Cliff Moughtin, Kate McMahon Moughtin, Paola Signoretta.
EDITION STATEMENT
Edition Statement
1st ed.
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
Boston :
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
Elsevier/Architectural Press,
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
2009.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
xviii, 262 pages :
Other Physical Details
illustrations, maps, plans ;
Dimensions
21 x 21 cm
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
Text of Note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 247-257) and index.
CONTENTS NOTE
Text of Note
pt. 1. Theoretical Background -- Ch. 1. Epidaurus -- Ch. 2. geography of health -- Ch. 3. With place in mind -- Ch. 4. Cuba -- pt. 2. British Tradition -- Ch. 5. Bath -- Ch. 6. age of protest -- Ch. 7. New Lanark -- Ch. 8. city sanitized -- Ch. 9. Port Sunlight: the persistent suburb -- pt. 3. Design for the Therapeutic Environment -- Ch. 10. environmental challenge -- Ch. 11. bioregion -- Ch. 12. City structure -- Ch. 13. healthy quarter or garden suburb -- Ch. 14. solar city of Freiburg -- Ch. 15. Conclusion.
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
Text of Note
This title shows how the theory and practice of urban design and planning impact on public health issues and sustainable development. With cities increasingly crowded and the need for new homes paramount, the authors explore the concept of what makes a physically and psychologically 'healthy' environment.