Slums : the history of a global injustice
Mayne, Alan, 1955-2023
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More than half of the world now lives in urban areas, but a billion of these people reside in neighbourhoods characterized by entrenched disadvantage. These neighbourhoods, known as 'slums', are often seen as a debilitating and even subversive presence within society. In reality, however, it is often the host societies and public policies that are at fault. In this comprehensive global history, Alan Mayne explores the evolution and meaning of the word 'slum', from its origins in London early in the nineteenth century to its use to describe favela communities in the lead up to the Rio de Janeiro Olympic games in 2016. The word 'slum' has been extensively used for two hundred years to condemn and disperse poor communities. Mounting a case for the word's elimination from the language of progressive urban social reform, Slums is a must-read book for all those interested in social history and the importance of these vibrant and vital neighbourhoods.Abstract: In this comprehensive global history, Alan Mayne explores the evolution and meaning of the word 'slum', from its origins in London in the early nineteenth century to its use to describe favela communities in the lead up to the Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games in 2016.
Main title:
Slums : the history of a global injustice / Alan Mayne.
Author:
Mayne, Alan, 1955-, authorCredo Reference (Firm), distributor
Edition:
[Enhanced Credo edition]
Imprint:
London, UK : Reaktion Books Ltd, 2017.©2017Boston, Massachusetts : Credo Reference, 2023.
Collation:
1 online resource (15 entries) ; digital files.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 289-347) and index.Description based on title page of print version.
System details:
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Linking notes:
Print version: 360 pages
Contents:
Introduction1. 'Slum' and 'slumming'2. The attraction of repulsion3. The war on slums4. Orientalizing the slum5. New slums in a postcolonial world6. Little palaces7. Building communities?8. Shadow citiesConclusion.
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Access restricted to authorized users and institutions.
ISBN:
9781780238098 (invalid)1780238096 (invalid)9781803163598 (electronic version)
LC class:
HV4023
Language:
English
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BRN:
677376
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