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In recent years there has been intense scholarly and public interest in the changing nature of cities. Cities around the world have seen an increase in population and capital investments in land and building, a shift in central city populations as the poor are forced out, and a radical restructuring of urban space. The Unequal City tells the story of urban change and acts as a comprehensive guide to the Urban Now. A number of trends are examined including: the role of liquid capital; the resurgence of population; the construction of megaprojects and hosting of global megaevents; the role of the new rich; and the emergence of a new middle class.
This biographical reference work looks specifically at the lives, works and careers of those individuals involved in civil engineering whose careers began before 1830.
This exciting new textbook of surgery provides busy undergraduate medical students with the core information needed to survive the surgical course. Written in a concise and accessible style, the book gives an overview of surgery which emphasizes patient assessment and management rather than the details of surgical procedures. 'Concise Surgery' includes key information on basic examination and common investigations and integratges basic sciences throughout the text. The breadth of information contained within this book and the emphasis on core knowledge make 'Concise Surgery' an indispensable guide for all undergraduate medical students. It is extensively illustrated throughout, with high-quality line drawings and clinical photographs to aid understanding. Bulleted lists and revision boxes enable the reader to use the book both as a core text and as a revision aid.
Charles Rennie Mackintosh, an ordinary Glasgow man with extraordinary talent, created and faced many challenges in his life. His life is marred by personal complications, professional conflicts, triumphs and disasters, and a poignantly tragic end.