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While urban preservation is almost as old as cities themselves; it has become increasingly controversial in modern cities. In this book; Yue Zhang presents a cross-national comparative analysis of the politics of urban preservation. Based on comprehensive archival research and more than two hundred in-depth interviews in Beijing; Chicago; and Paris; Zhang finds that urban preservation provides a tool for diverse political and social actors to frame their propositions and advance their favored courses of action. In cities from West to East; divergent political and economic interests have caused urban preservation to become contested. Exploring three of the worldrsquo;s great cities; Zhang deftly navigates readers through each case study; illustrating the complexities of the politics of urban preservation in each city. In Beijing; urban preservation was integral to promoting economic growth and enhancing the cityrsquo;s image during the lead-up to the 2008 Olympics; in Chicago; it is used to increase property values and revitalize neighborhoods; and in Paris; it offers a channel for national and municipal governments to compete for control over urban space. Although urban preservation serves various purposes in these cities; Zhang explains how different types of political fragmentation have affected the implementation of preservation initiatives in predictable ways; thus generating distinct patterns of urban preservation. A comparative urban politics study of unusual breadth; The Fragmented Politics of Urban Preservation gives us insight into the complex policy process of urban preservation through which political institutions are intertwined with interests and inclinations; fundamentally shaping the direction of urban development; the physical forms of cities; and the lives of citizens.