A Century of Change

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the evolution of Beijing's urban structure in the 20th century, analyzing essential social and economic changes in the housing sector. Focusing on the urban changes that took place under the market economy after 1978 and beyond, the book addresses the demolition of courtyard houses in Beijing's old city, the relocation of low-income families from the old city, the government's role regarding housing in the city, and residential segregation in Beijing. Expanding on the author's PhD thesis at the University of Cambridge, it is illustrated with a wealth of historic photos and maps of Beijing. Presenting relevant descriptions, extensive literature and case studies, the book offers a valuable resource for students and scholars of architecture, urban studies and Chinese studies. First published in 2013 by Pace in Hong Kong, it has since been added to the libraries of many distinguished universities, including Harvard, MIT, Princeton, Columbia, Yale, Stanford, Cornell, U Penn, NYU, UC Berkeley, Hong Kong University, UBC in Canada and the University of Witwatersrand in South Africa.

Richly illustrated with historic photographs and maps of Beijing's urban structure in the 20th century Provides an overview of the evolution of Beijing's urban structure and Includes extensive literature and case studies Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

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Dr. Maosheng Zheng received his Bachelor's degree in Theoretical Physics from Northwest University, Xi'an, China, in 1983, Master's degree in Electronic Physics from Xidian University, Xi'an, China, in 1985, and Ph.D. degree in Materials Science and Engineering from Northwestern Polytechnic University, Xi'an, China, in 1992. From June 1994 to June 2006, Dr. Zheng has been in School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, as Professor, and since June 2006, Dr. Zheng has been in School of Chemical Engineering, Northwest University, as Professor. Dr. Zheng focuses on the research of Materials Science and Technology. His recent research interests include material selection with multi-objective optimization, material technology, energy resource material and technology, renewable energy conversion and utilization, etc. Till 2022, Dr. Zheng has published 3 monographs (first authored 2 monographs, Springer; 1 co-authored, Science Press) more than 300 peer-reviewed papers in international journals and conferences and chaired "863" project and many projects of Sci. & Tech. Ministry and Shaanxi Province of China. He is Member of China Energy Society, Vice Chairman of Shaanxi Corrosion and Protection Society, and served as Reviewer of several international journals. He was Recipient of State Council special allowance, second prize of Science and Technology Progress Award of China Aviation Industry Corporation, third prize of Science and Technology Progress Award of the Ministry of Education, second prize of Huo Yingdong Young Teacher (Research), The 2nd Youth Science and Technology Award of Shaanxi Province, and second prize of the Natural Science Award of China Higher Education, respectively. Jie Yu received her Bachelor's degree in Polymer Science and Technology from Northwestern Polytechnic University, Xi'an, China, in 1987. From July 1987 to December 1992, Yu worked at Xi'an Far East Machinery Manufacturing Company as Assistant Engineer responsible for the design and processing of rubber and plastic parts; from January 1993 to September 2007, Yu served as Engineer in Department of Polymer Materials of Xi'an Jiaotong University; from September 2007 to August 2020, Yu worked as Senior Engineer in College of Life Sciences of Northwest University; since August 2020, Yu served as Professor-leveled Senior Engineer at College of Life Sciences of Northwest University. Jie Yu focuses on design of experiment and optimization, polymer materials and their applications in medicine. Till 2022, Yu has published more than 50 scientific research papers, 1 monograph (co-authored, Springer), chaired and completed 2 key projects of Shaanxi Province, participated in the completion of 5 national and provincial key projects, and 2 enterprise cooperation projects, obtained national invention patents 3 items, and 2 items have been transformed to serve the society,and won 1 advanced worker of Northwest University, 2 science and technology awards of Shaanxi Provincial Higher Education Institutions, and 1 gold medal of Shaanxi Science and Technology Workers Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition. Dr. Haipeng Teng received his Bachelor's degree in Thermal and Power Engineering from Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China, in 2002 and Ph.D. degree in Thermal and Power Engineering from Institute of Engineering Thermophysics of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China, in 2011. From July 2002 to July 2006, Dr. Teng has been Teacher in College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology. In July 2011, Dr. Teng started as Lecturer in School of Chemical Engineering, Northwest University and Associate Professor in 2014. Dr. Teng focuses on the research of energy resource material, thermal energy conversi

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Chapter 1. Introduction.- Part I A Review of Beijing's Urban Development and the Relevant Literature of the Study.- Chapter 2. A Review of Beijing's Urban Development in the 20th Century.- Chapter 3. A Review of the Literature concerning Urban Structure.- Part II The Traditional Courtyard House and Beijing's Old City (mainly focus on Beijing's urban physical structure).- Chapter 4. The Decline of the Courtyard House and the Large-scale Redevelopment of the Old City.- Chapter 5. Protecting Beijing's Old City by Establishing a Polycentric Urban.-Structure of the City.- Part III From Homogeneous Residence to Segregated Residence (mainly focus on Beijing's urban social structure).- Chapter 6. The Homogeneous Residence under the Planned Economy.- Chapter 7. The Segregated Residence under the Market Economy.- Chapter 8. Diminishing Beijing's Residential Segregation by Improving its Housing Security System.- Part IV Conclusion.- Chapter 9. Conclusion.- Appendix I An Investigation of the Living Conditions within the Traditional.- Residential Districts in Beijing's Old City Proper.- Appendix II An Investigation into the Costs and Benefits of the Redevelopment Projects in Beijing's Old City Proper.