Islamabad

Islamabad The Birth of a Capital

Hardback (15 Nov 2001)

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Publisher's Synopsis

This book describes the creation of Pakistan's new capital, from the selection of its site to the planning of the city, the construction of community facilities and the first low-income houses and administrative buildings. It covers a period from 1959-1963, and is based on the contents of about 500 reports which were issued during this period by the Athens office and the local representatives of the Chief Consultant, Dr C.A. Doxiadis.

Book information

ISBN: 9780195795332
Publisher: OUP Pakistan
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Pub date:
DEWEY: 307.1216095491
DEWEY edition: 21
Language: English
Number of pages: 162
Weight: 385g
Height: 218mm
Width: 138mm
Spine width: 15mm