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- Celebrates the World Exposition (Expo) in Milan in 2015
- Traces the evolution of Milan since the previous Expo in 1906
- Describes the contributions made by Milan in industry, architecture, research, culture, fashion, design and food
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Table of contents (5 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Back Matter
About this book
This book celebrates Milan’s hosting of the World Exposition (Expo) in 2015 by providing fascinating insights into the city and its history that will appeal to all those visitors to Expo 2015 who wish to understand fully what Milan has to offer and what they are to see there. Combining straightforward language with academic thoroughness, the book traces the evolution of Milan from the previous Expo in 1906 through to the present day. Readers will learn about the innovative contributions made by Milan in many fields, including industry, architecture, scientific research, culture, fashion, design, and food. Today, Milan is a smart city, modern and at the forefront of progress. It is the Italian city always in touch with the world and able to compete with the most progressive foreign cities. During the World Exposition, Milan presents to visitors the best aspects of its history and its way of life. This book is therefore an ideal reference source for visitors seeking to appreciate the past, as well as the potential future, contributions of the city to Italy and the world.
Keywords
- Architecture in Milan
- Culture of Milan
- Design in Milan
- Expo 2015
- Expo book
- Fashion industry in Milan
- History of Milan
- History of Politecnico di Milano
- History of Transportation in Milan
- Industry in Milan
- Milan Exposition 1871
- Milan International Exposition 1906
- Milanese food
- Universal Exposition Milan 2015
- urban geography and urbanism
Authors and Affiliations
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University of Milan, Italy
Mattia Granata
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Smart Milan
Book Subtitle: Innovations from Expo to Expo (1906–2015)
Authors: Mattia Granata
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-17263-7
Publisher: Springer Cham
eBook Packages: Earth and Environmental Science, Earth and Environmental Science (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2015
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-319-17262-0Published: 15 May 2015
eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-17263-7Published: 08 June 2015
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XVIII, 236
Topics: Popular Science in Geography, Urban Geography / Urbanism (inc. megacities, cities, towns), Regional and Cultural Studies, Food Science, Innovation/Technology Management, Industrial and Production Engineering