Uncovering the Crimes of Urbanisation

Researching Corruption, Violence and Urban Conflict

Autori

• Kristian Lasslett

Parametri

• 270 pagine
• 10 ore di lettura

• Architettura e urbanistica
• Etnografia
• Scienze politiche & Politica
• Scienze sociali

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Focusing on the darker side of urbanization, the book delves into issues like land fraud, forced displacements, and organized violence, highlighting the systemic crimes that accompany rapid development. It also sheds light on the resilience of communities that rise in opposition to these injustices, showcasing their struggles and efforts to resist the encroachments on their lives. Through this lens, the narrative reveals the complex interplay between urban growth and social conflict.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2017