Xi’an
by Harry He
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Xi’an: An Introduction
Built on the southern edge of China’s Loess Plateau in the south-central part of Shaanxi province, Xi’an is known as an ancient capital, a bustling center of trade and culture,…
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Xi’an: The City as Ordered Universe
Questions Does Xi’an have an urban master plan? How has that plan changed and has that plan been realized? Walls and Grids in Xi’an The papers reviewed this week trace…
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Xi’an: The City under Threat—Natural Disasters and Disease
Questions How has Xi’an been affected by natural hazards or epidemic disease? What measures were taken to eliminate these problems or mitigate their effects, when? What side effects did those…
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Xi’an: Squatter Cities, Peasant Cities, Megacities
Questions Where do the poorest residents live in Xi’an? How did they get there? Are there or were there in the past districts of housing built by the occupants themselves?…
