Urbanatomy: Shanghai 2008

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Chinas largest fastest and most spectacular city is opened up as never before by this lavishly illustrated 600-page book. Combining the advantages of a helpful guidebook and trusted reference work it presents a comprehensive portrait of Shanghais physical social cultural technological and economic existence precisely accessibly and graphically. Taking maximum advantage of local and international expertise it strikes the optimum balance between intimate familiarity and objective perspective. The worlds most dramatic Shanghai photography and artistic images complement a mix of descriptive and analytical articles to detail the attractions character and contours of a city in flux.