Author: ed. Prakash Gyan, ed. Kruse Kevin M
Place: United State of America
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Year: 2008
Pages: 457
ISBN: 978-0-691-13343-0
Source: Received from Naresh Fernandes
Subject: Urbanisation
Sub-Subject: Urban Studies
Keyword: Modern City, Spatial Imaginaries
Shelf: C1R6
Accession No: B1420
Contents: List of Illustrations Preface Introduction Spatial Imaginaries Spatial Politics Spaces of Everyday Life Contributors Index
Abstract: *The Spaces of the Modern City: Imaginaries, Politics, and Everyday Life* examines the multifaceted nature of urban spaces, blending theoretical and empirical perspectives. It explores how cities are shaped by spatial imaginaries, political processes, and historical legacies, while also highlighting the role of urban spaces in identity formation, social interaction, and resistance. Through interdisciplinary essays, contributors from various fields offer new insights into how cityscapes are contested and lived. Published by Princeton University, this book is essential for those seeking a deeper understanding of the complex realities of modern urban life and the role of space in shaping human experience.