Birmingham: A Study in Geography, History and Planning (World Cities Series)

The origins and setting of the city, its rise to industrial preeminence, its achievement in civil government, enlightened planning, housing and transport and their results in urban form and land use are considered. Also discusses the impact of the Second World War, change and decline in the industrial base, the restructuring of the city center and Birmingham's role as an international ``Fair'' city in a post-industrial world. Illustrated with maps, diagrams and photographs.