Urban Informality
An Introduction
Philipp Horn author Melanie Lombard author
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Bristol University Press
Published:25th Jun '24
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This book is the first to provide an introductory overview to the concept of ‘urban informality’, taking an international perspective across the global North and South. It explores theoretical understandings of the term, and looks at how it affects ways of living, such as land use, housing and basic services, working lives and politics.
Using a broad range of material to bring the topic to life, including non-conventional sources – such as fiction, poetry, photography, interviews and other media – the book helps students, practitioners and scholars develop learning and research on this topic. The book also includes interjections from diverse voices of practitioners, community activists and regional experts.
“This volume guides the reader through a wealth of concepts and lived examples to provide a richly nuanced and accessible understanding of a complex phenomenon that has been poorly understood in part because it has been deliberately ignored. This is essential reading for students and scholars of urban development.” Diana Mitlin, University of Manchester
“A welcome, well-written and well-structured review of the needs and priorities of those living, working and governing informally in a world beset by crisis.” David Satterthwaite, International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED)
‘This is a visionary 21st century book. Its impressive coverage of urban informality, looking backwards and forwards, makes it unique. It is superbly accessible, so essential reading for academics and practitioners alike.’ Caroline Moser, University College London and University of Manchester
ISBN: 9781529219173
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244 pages