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This introductory survey sets out to explain why and how western Europe built up its postwar prosperity and is moving towards continental integration. Themes covered include the origins of the EEC; consumerism, youth culture and protest; immigration; and the oil crisis and its aftermath.

Are you thinking about taking on a self-build project? If so, you are probably just like many thousands of other people in the UK every year, looking for answers to many questions, such as: Could we take on such a big project ourselves? / Where would we start? / How much would it cost? / Could we afford it and who would fund it? / How would we build it (brick and block / timber frame / full "eco")? / How would we find a decent plot and how much would it cost? / Do we need an architect straight away (or at all)? / How do we get planning permission / Where do we find good builders and how much...

This book follows the evolution of the very large city across the world from its origins in Ancient times to its current dominant position in both the industrialised world and the Third World. In-depth studies are devoted to the key giant cities of human history at decisive points in their growth. The case-studies include Rome, London, Saint-Petersburg, Moscow, Bangkok and Berlin. Additional studies deal with the general characteristics of the megalopolis, stressing its implications for cultural life.