"Sinopsis" puede pertenecer a otra edición de este libro.
"From some of the most important urban scholars of our time comes a book that confronts the central political question of our time: can cities be for people? Written against the backdrop of both the global financial crisis and intensifying social movements, this collection of essays is a wonderful example of why critical theory matters for social change." - Ananya Roy, Professor of City & Regional Planning and Co-Director, Global Metropolitan Studies, University of California, Berkeley, USA
'The contributors provide analyses of contemporary urban restructuring, including the issues of neoliberalization, gentrification, colonization, "creative" cities, architecture and political power, subprime mortgage foreclosures and the ongoing struggles of "right to the city" movements. The book also explores the diverse interpretive frameworks – critical and otherwise – that are currently being used in academic discourse, in political struggles, and in everyday life to decipher contemporary urban transformations and contestations.' - Lonaard Magazine, Issue 12, Vol. 2, November 2012
"Cities for people, not for profits came out at a time when such an edition was needed for critical urban theory. The chapters provide a holistic approach discussing both, theory and practise, looking at it on a global scale, putting emphasis on the housing market where injustice is most evident and providing an outlook on what is needed for overcoming the recent (urban) crises. The book is highly recommended to those seeking to get started with critical urban theory, looking for an adequate update on theories formulated in the 1970s and wanting to know how desirable social urbanization could be reached. Cities for people, not for profit is a book coming out just at the right time."― Johannes Riegler, Austrian Institute of Technology
The worldwide financial crisis has sent shock-waves of accelerated economic restructuring, regulatory reorganization and sociopolitical conflict through cities around the world. It has also given new impetus to the struggles of urban social movements emphasizing the injustice, destructiveness and unsustainability of capitalist forms of urbanization. This book contributes analyses intended to be useful for efforts to roll back contemporary profit-based forms of urbanization, and to promote alternative, radically democratic and sustainable forms of urbanism.
The contributors provide cutting-edge analyses of contemporary urban restructuring, including the issues of neoliberalization, gentrification, colonization, "creative" cities, architecture and political power, sub-prime mortgage foreclosures and the ongoing struggles of "right to the city" movements. At the same time, the book explores the diverse interpretive frameworks – critical and otherwise – that are currently being used in academic discourse, in political struggles, and in everyday life to decipher contemporary urban transformations and contestations. The slogan, "cities for people, not for profit," sets into stark relief what the contributors view as a central political question involved in efforts, at once theoretical and practical, to address the global urban crises of our time.
Drawing upon European and North American scholarship in sociology, politics, geography, urban planning and urban design, the book provides useful insights and perspectives for citizens, activists and intellectuals interested in exploring alternatives to contemporary forms of capitalist urbanization.
"Sobre este título" puede pertenecer a otra edición de este libro.
Gastos de envío:
EUR 5,25
De Reino Unido a Estados Unidos de America
Descripción paperback. Condición: New. Language: ENG. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9780415601788
Descripción Condición: New. Nº de ref. del artículo: 12535574-n
Descripción Paperback / softback. Condición: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days. Nº de ref. del artículo: C9780415601788
Descripción Paperback. Condición: new. New. Fast Shipping and good customer service. Nº de ref. del artículo: Holz_New_0415601789
Descripción Paperback. Condición: new. New. Nº de ref. del artículo: Wizard0415601789
Descripción Condición: new. Nº de ref. del artículo: FrontCover0415601789
Descripción Paperback. Condición: new. Buy for Great customer experience. Nº de ref. del artículo: GoldenDragon0415601789
Descripción Paperback / softback. Condición: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days. Nº de ref. del artículo: B9780415601788
Descripción Paperback. Condición: New. BRAND NEW ** SUPER FAST SHIPPING FROM UK WAREHOUSE ** 30 DAY MONEY BACK GUARANTEE. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9780415601788-GDR
Descripción Condición: New. In. Nº de ref. del artículo: ria9780415601788_new