Understanding cities
by
 
Curtin, Jane.

Title
Understanding cities

Author
Curtin, Jane.

Publication Information
Princeton, N.J. : Films for the Humanities & Sciences, [2004], c1996.

Physical Description
1 videodisc (53 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.

General Note
Videodisc release of a Discovery Channel television documentary originally produced in 1996.
 
"Discovery Channel University"--container.

Abstract
Shows how cities live and die from the ground up-and down. Explores the transportation, water and sewer systems, and architectural landmarks of 5 great cities. Historians, urban planners, architects and social scientists assess the past, present and future of the crowded, crowning symbols of civilization. Profiled cities include New York, Washington, D.C., Portland, Ore., Seaside, Fla., Miami, Teotihuacan, and Brasilia.

Subject Term
Cities and towns -- Growth -- History.
 
Public works -- New York (State) -- New York.
 
City planning -- New York (State) -- New York.
 
Public works -- Oregon -- Portland.
 
City planning -- Oregon -- Portland.
 
Public works -- England -- London.
 
City planning -- England -- London.
 
Public works -- Brazil -- Brasilia.
 
City planning -- Brazil -- Brasâilia.
 
Public works -- Mexico -- Teotihuacan.
 
City planning -- Mexico -- Teotihuacan.
 
Documentary television programs.

Added Author
Curtin, Jane.
 
Winslow, Susan.
 
LeBrun, Nancy.
 
Grieg, Gary.
 
Consiglio, Jeff.

Added Corporate Author
Cottrell-Magnum Music.
 
Films for the Humanities (Firm)
 
Discovery Channel (Firm)
 
Discovery Channel University.

Electronic Access
View the poster


LibraryMaterial TypeItem BarcodeShelf NumberStatus
IYTE LibraryDVD Documentary0013436HT371.U445 2004 DVDMultimedia Belgesel