Breve historia del urbanismo

Synopsis of Breve historia del urbanismo

This book, 'A Brief History of Urban Planning', offers a concise view of urban development from the ancient civilizations of the Nile and Mesopotamia to modern urban life. The author, Fernando Chueca Goitia, describes the fundamental types of cities throughout history, including ancient, Islamic, medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, and industrial cities, highlighting both the constants and the differences between these models. In addition, the book addresses the challenges posed by the excessive growth of contemporary metropolises, with their implications of dehumanization and uprooting.