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Riyadh: Transforming a Desert City

Riyadh: Transforming a Desert City

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This book provides a comprehensive and up-to-date analysis of Riyadh, the capital city of Saudi Arabia. It fills a gap in the literature on the city and the country, offering a detailed exploration of its urban development and planning. Written by an established scholar with unique access to the city and its planners, the book includes high-quality illustrative materials that enhance the understanding of Riyadh's growth and transformation.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 308 pages
Publication date: 31 May 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd


This book fills a significant gap in the literature on Riyadh and Saudi Arabia, offering a comprehensive and insightful examination of the city's development and transformation. Drawing on extensive research and unique access to the city's planners and policymakers, the author provides a detailed account of the city's architectural, social, and economic landscape.

The book is packed with high-quality illustrative materials, including photographs, maps, and diagrams, that help to bring the city's story to life and provide a visual understanding of its growth and development.

Written by an established scholar on the regions urban development, the book offers a unique perspective on Riyadh and Saudi Arabia's urban planning and development processes. The author's deep knowledge and expertise in the field make this book an invaluable resource for scholars, researchers, and policymakers interested in understanding the complexities of urbanization in the Middle East and beyond.

In conclusion, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in Riyadh and Saudi Arabia's development, offering a comprehensive and insightful examination of the city's past, present, and future. Its high-quality illustrative materials and expert analysis make it an invaluable resource for scholars, researchers, and policymakers alike.

This book fills a significant gap in the literature on Riyadh and Saudi Arabia, offering a comprehensive and insightful examination of the city's development and transformation.

Drawing on extensive research and unique access to the city's planners and policymakers, the author provides a detailed account of the city's architectural, social, and economic landscape.

The book is packed with high-quality illustrative materials, including photographs, maps, and diagrams, that help to bring the city's story to life and provide a visual understanding of its growth and development.

Written by an established scholar on the regions urban development, the book offers a unique perspective on Riyadh and Saudi Arabia's urban planning and development processes.

The author's deep knowledge and expertise in the field make this book an invaluable resource for scholars, researchers, and policymakers interested in understanding the complexities of urbanization in the Middle East and beyond.

In conclusion, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in Riyadh and Saudi Arabia's development, offering a comprehensive and insightful examination of the city's past, present, and future.

Its high-quality illustrative materials and expert analysis make it an invaluable resource for scholars, researchers, and policymakers alike.

Weight: 590g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032038742

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