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Explore the transformative concepts within the groundbreaking book that delves into the urban future, emphasizing the dynamic change occurring in cities throughout Asia and Africa. This insightful read, penned by esteemed urban sociologists AbdouMaliq Simone and Edgar Pieterse, challenges traditional narratives, inviting us to understand the synergies between urbanization, societal evolution, and cultural shifts in a multi-polar world. Spanning 192 pages, this comprehensive guide reveals how residents creatively navigate their urban environments to sustain and enhance their livelihoods, showcasing a resilience that is both inspiring and necessary. The authors present an analytical framework that interprets the ever-evolving interactions among individuals, governing bodies, and community organizations, emphasizing the need for concepts that underpin social justice and political engagement within urban landscapes. As cities grapple with the implications of rapid urbanization, this book serves as a vital resource for understanding the complex tapestry of life in urban settings. Ideal for urban researchers, sociologists, and students of globalization, this text provides a deep dive into the political possibilities inherent in community-driven actions. Its unique perspective is crucial for anyone looking to comprehend the future of city living and its challenges.
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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780745691565
Year: 2017
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 192
Description:
It is well known that the world is transitioning to an irrevocable urban future whose epicentre has moved into the cities of Asia and Africa. What is less clear is how this will be managed and deployed as a multi-polar world system is being born. The full implications of this challenge cry out to be understood because city building (and retrofitting) cannot but be an undertaking entangled in profound societal and cultural shifts.
In this highly original account, renowned urban sociologists AbdouMaliq Simone and Edgar Pieterse offer a call for action based fundamentally on the detail of people's lives. Urban regions are replete with residents who are compelled to come up with innovative ways to maintain or extend livelihoods, whose makeshift character is rarely institutionalized into a fixed set of practices, locales or organizational forms. This novel analytical approach reveals a more complex relationship between people, the state and other agents than has previously been understood. As the authors argue, we need adequate concepts and practices to grasp the composition and intricacy of these shifting efforts to make visible new political possibilities for action and social justice in cities across Asia and Africa.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780745691565
Year: 2017
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 192
Description:
It is well known that the world is transitioning to an irrevocable urban future whose epicentre has moved into the cities of Asia and Africa. What is less clear is how this will be managed and deployed as a multi-polar world system is being born. The full implications of this challenge cry out to be understood because city building (and retrofitting) cannot but be an undertaking entangled in profound societal and cultural shifts.
In this highly original account, renowned urban sociologists AbdouMaliq Simone and Edgar Pieterse offer a call for action based fundamentally on the detail of people's lives. Urban regions are replete with residents who are compelled to come up with innovative ways to maintain or extend livelihoods, whose makeshift character is rarely institutionalized into a fixed set of practices, locales or organizational forms. This novel analytical approach reveals a more complex relationship between people, the state and other agents than has previously been understood. As the authors argue, we need adequate concepts and practices to grasp the composition and intricacy of these shifting efforts to make visible new political possibilities for action and social justice in cities across Asia and Africa.