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Extended Urbanisation: Tracing Planetary Struggles
Extended Urbanisation: Tracing Planetary Struggles examines how urbanisation extends beyond cities into agrarian areas, forests, deserts and oceans. Its eight-region case studies combine fieldwork, text, photographs and hand-drawn maps to explore urban struggles and planetary ecological change.
At a glance
- Studies urbanisation as a process that reaches beyond metropolitan agglomerations into varied landscapes and ecologies.
- Presents analysis and fieldwork from eight world regions through text, photographs and hand-drawn maps.
- Reconsiders the terms “city”, “urban” and “urbanisation”, with attention to urban struggle and planetary challenges.
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View offerAhead of Black FridayExplore the selectionPros and cons
Pros
- The eight-region scope offers comparative material rather than focusing on a single city or national context.
- Combines written analysis with photographs and hand-drawn maps, which may help readers engage with its fieldwork.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | Birkhäuser |
|---|---|
| Publication date | December 7, 2023 |
| Edition | 1st |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 488 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 3035622973 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-3035622973 |
| Weight listed | 1.98 pounds |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 9.45 x 1.18 x 6.69 inches |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers and students of urban studies, urbanism, architecture and land-use planning.
- Researchers interested in the relationship between urbanisation, ecological change and social struggle.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a practical city-planning manual or a narrowly focused case study of one city.
Frequently asked questions
What does this book examine?
It examines urbanisation beyond city boundaries, including its effects on agrarian areas, rain forests, deserts and oceans, and discusses related planetary challenges.
How broad is its geographic coverage?
The book presents analysis and fieldwork from eight world regions.
What kinds of material does it include?
The listing describes text, photographs and hand-drawn maps alongside detailed analysis and fieldwork.
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