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Megacities

Megacities The Politics of Urban Exclusion and Violence in the Global South

1st edition

Hardback (10 Dec 2009)

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Publisher's Synopsis

For the first time in history, the majority of the world's population lives in cities, the result of a rapid process of urbanization that started in the second half of the twentieth century. 'Megacities' around the world are rapidly becoming the scene for deprivation, especially in the global South, and the urban excluded face the brunt of what in many cases seems like low-intensity warfare. Featuring case studies from across the globe, including Latin America, the Middle East and Africa, Megacities examines recent worldwide trends in poverty and social exclusion, urban violence and politics, and links these to the challenges faced by policy-makers and practitioners.

About the Publisher

Zed Books

Zed Books is a critical and dynamic publisher, committed to increasing awareness of important international issues and to promoting diversity, alternative voices and progressive social change. We publish on politics, development, gender, the environment and economics for a global audience of students, academics, activist and general readers. As a worker co-operative, we aim to operate in an ethical and environmentally sustainable way.

Book information

ISBN: 9781848132955
Publisher: Zed Books Ltd
Imprint: Zed Books
Pub date:
Edition: 1st edition
Language: English
Number of pages: 208
Weight: 466g
Height: 242mm
Width: 157mm
Spine width: 17mm