Author: Davis Mike
Place: New York
Publisher: Verso
Year: 2006
Pages: 228
ISBN: 978-1-84467-160-1
Source: Received from Naresh Fernandes
Keyword: Urban Policy, Urban Slum
Shelf: C1R6
Accession No: B1416
Contents: 1- The Urban Climacteric 2- The Prevalence of Slums 3- The Treason of the State 4- Illusions of Self-Help 5- Haussmann in the Tropics 6- Slum Ecology 7- SAPing the Third World 8- A Surplus Humanity? Epilogue: Down Vietnam Street Acknowledgments Index
Abstract: *Planet of Slums* examines the global issue of urban slums, focusing on the socio-economic, political, and ecological factors driving their growth. It critiques the failure of states to address urban poverty and the limitations of self-help initiatives. The book contrasts historical urban planning practices with the realities of slum life, explores the environmental consequences of rapid urbanization, and critiques Structural Adjustment Programs’ role in deepening inequality. It also highlights the marginalization of slum dwellers and the impact of global capitalism, drawing connections to cities like New York. The work critically addresses the forces shaping urban poverty and global urban policy.