Theoretical contributions to research on the urban phenomenon in the early stages of its formation

Authors

  • Josarlete Magalhães Soares Universidade Federal de Viçosa; Departamento de Arquitetura e Urbanismo
  • Fernanda Borges de Moraes Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais; Escola de Arquitetura; Departamento de Urbanismo

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.1984-4506.v0i13p49-57

Keywords:

urban history, cities formation, urban centrality

Abstract

Historically, the city has played an important role in the structuring of human life in society, arousing interest in unveiling the agents of the interventions on the territory and the methods of population settlement and transformation of the space. In order to guide researchers interested in this subject, this paper aims to discuss some of the approaches used to characterize the urban environment and point out aspects considered essential to study the process of cities formation. Our focus is directed primarily to the Brazilian territory, seeking examples mainly in Minas Gerais.

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Published

2011-01-01

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Section

Papers and Essays

How to Cite

Soares, J. M., & Moraes, F. B. de. (2011). Theoretical contributions to research on the urban phenomenon in the early stages of its formation. Risco - Journal of Architecture and Urbanism, 13, 49-57. https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.1984-4506.v0i13p49-57