
Urban Revolutions: Urbanisation and (Neo-)Colonialism in Transatlantic Context
작성자:
Stefan Kipfer
언어: 영어
형식: 페이퍼백
ISBN 10: 1642599956
ISBN 13: 9781642599954
출판 날짜:
September 8th, 2023
출판사: Haymarket Books
페이지: 323
장르들: Romance
Stefan Kipfer delves into the intricate connections between urbanization and neo-colonial practices across the transatlantic landscape. The work explores various case studies, from contentious pipeline disputes in Canada to the challenges of housing in France, and the realities of shantytowns in Martinique. Through these diverse examples, Kipfer illuminates the socio-political dynamics that shape urban environments and the impacts of colonial histories that persist today.
The narrative challenges readers to consider the implications of urban development and the ongoing struggles for social justice in these contexts. By weaving together elements of geography, history, and politics, the author provides a thought-provoking examination of how urban spaces are contested and reshaped in the wake of colonial legacies.
The narrative challenges readers to consider the implications of urban development and the ongoing struggles for social justice in these contexts. By weaving together elements of geography, history, and politics, the author provides a thought-provoking examination of how urban spaces are contested and reshaped in the wake of colonial legacies.