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Urban Spaces
. Ed(S): Jennings, James; Jordan-Zachery, Julia S.
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Description for Urban Spaces
Hardback. Urban Spaces is an interdisciplinary reader focusing on community-based versus corporate-based political and ideological struggles over the utilization of urban land and spaces. Editor(s): Jennings, James; Jordan-Zachery, Julia S. Num Pages: 150 pages, maps. BIC Classification: JFSG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 162 x 16. Weight in Grams: 408.
The control and utilization of urban spaces remains a highly contested issue. Much of the debate centers on issues of economic development versus the maintenance and support of already existing communities. As a number of urban areas are in the throes of gentrification and economic development projects, there is a dearth of information on not only the use of private power in this process, but also the response of the community members. This anthology responds to a growing concern about urban and community development, and the role of corporate power. These essays focus on key themes of land ... Read more
The control and utilization of urban spaces remains a highly contested issue. Much of the debate centers on issues of economic development versus the maintenance and support of already existing communities. As a number of urban areas are in the throes of gentrification and economic development projects, there is a dearth of information on not only the use of private power in this process, but also the response of the community members. This anthology responds to a growing concern about urban and community development, and the role of corporate power. These essays focus on key themes of land ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Lexington Books United States
Number of pages
150
Condition
New
Number of Pages
150
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780739137444
SKU
V9780739137444
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99-15
About . Ed(S): Jennings, James; Jordan-Zachery, Julia S.
James Jennings is professor of urban and environmental policy and planning at Tufts University. Julia S. Jordan-Zachery is assistant professor of political science and director of the Black Studies Program at Providence College.
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