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Modernity, nation and urban-architectural form: the dynamics and dialectics of national identity vs regionalism in a tropical city

Jahn Kassim, Puteri Shireen and Mohd Nawawi, Norwina and Ibrahim, Mansor, eds. (2018) Modernity, nation and urban-architectural form: the dynamics and dialectics of national identity vs regionalism in a tropical city. Palgrave Macmillan, Switzerland. ISBN 978-3-319-66130-8

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Abstract

This book explores how Malaysia, as a multicultural modern nation, has approached issues of nationalism and regionalism in terms of physical expression of the built environment. Ever since the nation’s post-Colonial era, architects and policy makers have grappled with the theoretical and practical outcomes of creating public architecture that effectively responds to traditions, nationhood and modernity. The authors compile and analyse prevailing ideas and strategies, present case studies in architectural language and form, and introduce the reader to tensions arising between a nationalist agenda and local ‘regionalist’ architectural language. These dichotomies represent the very nature of multicultural societies and issues with identity; a challenge that various nations across the globe face in a changing environment. This topical and pertinent volume will appeal to students and scholars of urban planning, architecture and the modern city.

Item Type: Book
Additional Information: 2521/63753
Uncontrolled Keywords: Modernity, nation, urban-architectural form, dialectics, national identity
Subjects: N Fine Arts > NA Architecture
N Fine Arts > NA Architecture > NA2542.36 Sustainable architecture
N Fine Arts > NA Architecture > NA9000 Aesthetics of cities. City planning and beautifying
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button): Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design
Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design > Department of Applied Arts and Design
Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design > Department of Architecture
Depositing User: Dr puteri shireen jahnkassim
Date Deposited: 25 Oct 2018 16:11
Last Modified: 28 Jun 2019 16:18
URI: http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/63753

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