
Under Construction: The Politics of Urban Space and Housing during the Decolonization of Indonesia, 1930 1960
por:
Freek Colombijn
Idioma: Inglés
Formato: Tapa blanda
ISBN 10: 9067182915
ISBN 13: 9789067182911
Fecha de publicación:
January 1st, 2010
Editorial: Kitlv Press
Páginas: 480
Géneros: Action & Adventure, History
Freek Colombijn delves into the intricate relationship between urban space and housing in Indonesia during a pivotal era of decolonization from 1930 to 1960. He explores how political shifts and social transformations shaped the landscape of Indonesian cities, driving both the creation and destruction of communities.
Through a meticulous analysis, Colombijn highlights the complexities of urban development and the impact of colonial legacies on contemporary city life. His insights reveal the dynamics of power and resistance as Indonesians navigated a changing environment, making the work an essential read for those interested in urban studies and post-colonial theory.
Through a meticulous analysis, Colombijn highlights the complexities of urban development and the impact of colonial legacies on contemporary city life. His insights reveal the dynamics of power and resistance as Indonesians navigated a changing environment, making the work an essential read for those interested in urban studies and post-colonial theory.