Model Communities: The Garden City Movement In Australia

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Condition: SECONDHAND

This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.

Author: Robert Freestone
Binding: Hardback
Published: NELSON, 1989

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Slight fading to cover otherwise fine.

This scholarly work chronicles the fascinating history of the Garden City movement within Australia, tracing its origins, key figures, and lasting impact on urban planning and development. It analyzes the theoretical underpinnings of these planned communities and illustrates their practical implementation across various Australian landscapes. The book presents a comprehensive overview of how utopian ideals shaped the physical and social fabric of Australian towns and cities, offering critical insights into the evolution of urban design and the pursuit of ideal living environments.

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Description

Author: Robert Freestone
Binding: Hardback
Published: NELSON, 1989

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Slight fading to cover otherwise fine.

This scholarly work chronicles the fascinating history of the Garden City movement within Australia, tracing its origins, key figures, and lasting impact on urban planning and development. It analyzes the theoretical underpinnings of these planned communities and illustrates their practical implementation across various Australian landscapes. The book presents a comprehensive overview of how utopian ideals shaped the physical and social fabric of Australian towns and cities, offering critical insights into the evolution of urban design and the pursuit of ideal living environments.