About the author

Zhou Bo is an author who writes on design theory and criticism. Public information about him is limited, and his nationality, dates of birth and death, and educational background are not clearly documented. Judging from the four works held in the collection, his interests span two areas: design history and criticism, including The Design of the 20th Century in the Oxford History of Art series and A Humane Dwelling: Contemporary Chinese Design Criticism; and the building of retirement communities, represented by two analytical works on world retirement projects, Returning to the Community and Rural Eldercare. This cross-disciplinary range suggests that he values both the historical context and humanistic significance of design, and the practical issues of living environments and an aging society. His writing addresses readers in theory and the social sciences, emphasizing the organization of problems and analysis of cases in a pragmatic style rather than empty generalities.

Written (4)

Publishers

Shanghai People's Publishing HouseJiangsu Phoenix Science and Technology Press