In the years since 1989; the societies of Russia and Eastern Europe have undergone a remarkable transformation from socialism to democracy and free market capitalism. Making an important contribution to the theoretical literature of urbanism and post-communist transition; this significant book considers the change in the spatial structure of post-Soviet urban spaces since the period of transition began. It argues that the era of transformation can be considered as largely complete; and that this has given way to a new stage of development as part of the global urban and economic system: post-transformation. The authors examine the modern trends in the urban development of western and post-socialist countries; and explore the theories of the transformation and post-transformation of urban space. Providing a wealth of detailed qualitative research on the Russian city of St. Petersburg; the study examines the changing structure of its retail trade and services sector. Overall; this book is an important step forward in the study of the spatial dynamics of urban transformation in the former communist world.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Decent; his other books are betterBy KBRoseTheres a compilation book of this artist and his six other books put together; and this book was left out. After getting it I can understand why; since this book is rather thin; and has little in it that you cant glean from the others. Its nice enough; but if I had to chose between this and one of his other books I would chose The Human Machine or one of the others.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Four StarsBy javier floresReally good Book if you need know anatomy.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Three StarsBy arleneIts was some what helpful...