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Understanding Cities - Part 1

Simplifying Complexity

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Intro

This chapter explores the shifting perceptions of cities from pre-Industrial Revolution times, where they were seen as visual entities, to the mechanistic and systems-oriented views that emerged in the 20th century due to industrialization. It lays the groundwork for an examination of complexity concepts crucial for understanding contemporary urban dynamics.

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