Rocco, Roberto

The Routledge Handbook on Informal Urbanization

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ISBN 13:: 9780367659615
author:: Rocco, Roberto
format:: Paperback / softback
publisher:: Routledge
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2020
Pages:: 300
Dimensions:: 25.2 x 17.7 x 2.9 centimeters (0
Genre:: Arts & Photography, Architecture & Design, Landscape,
Condition:: New
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The Routledge Handbook on Informal Urbanization explores the complex relationship between urban informality and political inclusion in diverse socio-political contexts. It seeks to reconcile two opposing perspectives on the meaning of urban informality, one framing it as a means of autonomy and social mobility, while the other views it primarily as a result of exclusion and inequality. This comprehensive handbook examines how processes of urbanization are politicized in countries in the Global South and transition economies, drawing on case studies from 24 cities across these regions. Contributions from a global group of scholars provide unique insights into how informal urbanization can be interpreted in different contexts, shedding light on its potential as a site for bottom-up democracy and political participation. A valuable resource for scholars, practitioners, and activists engaged with informal urbanization, this handbook offers a nuanced understanding of the complex interplay between urban informality and politics.

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