Urban Politics: Critical Approaches by Philip Zelikow
5 out of 5
Language | : | English |
File size | : | 2335 KB |
Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
Screen Reader | : | Supported |
Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
Word Wise | : | Enabled |
Print length | : | 256 pages |
X-Ray for textbooks | : | Enabled |
Urban Politics: Critical Approaches by Philip Zelikow is a comprehensive and engaging exploration of the political dynamics of cities. This book provides a critical analysis of the ways in which power and resources are distributed and contested in urban environments, and offers a nuanced understanding of the complex challenges facing cities today.
Zelikow begins by examining the historical development of urban politics, tracing the evolution of cities from small, self-governing communities to the sprawling metropolises of today. He argues that the growth of cities has been accompanied by a shift in the balance of power, with local governments increasingly ceding authority to state and federal governments. This shift has had a profound impact on the ability of cities to address the needs of their residents, and has contributed to the rise of urban inequality and poverty.
Zelikow also explores the role of race and ethnicity in urban politics. He argues that the history of racial segregation in the United States has created a deep divide between black and white Americans, and that this divide continues to shape the political dynamics of cities today. Zelikow provides a detailed analysis of the ways in which racial inequality is manifested in urban areas, and he argues that it is essential to address this inequality in Free Download to create more just and equitable cities.
In addition to race and ethnicity, Zelikow also examines the role of class in urban politics. He argues that the growing gap between rich and poor Americans has created a new class divide in cities, and that this divide is having a significant impact on the political process. Zelikow provides a detailed analysis of the ways in which class inequality is manifested in urban areas, and he argues that it is essential to address this inequality in Free Download to create more just and equitable cities.
Urban Politics: Critical Approaches is a timely and important book that provides a comprehensive and engaging exploration of the political dynamics of cities. This book is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the challenges facing cities today, and it offers a valuable resource for scholars, policymakers, and activists working to create more just and equitable urban environments.
Reviews
"Urban Politics: Critical Approaches is a major contribution to the field of urban studies. Philip Zelikow provides a comprehensive and insightful analysis of the political dynamics of cities, and he offers a nuanced understanding of the complex challenges facing cities today. This book is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the future of cities."
- David Harvey, Distinguished Professor of Anthropology and Geography, The Graduate Center, City University of New York
"Urban Politics: Critical Approaches is a must-read for anyone interested in the politics of cities. Philip Zelikow offers a clear and concise overview of the key issues facing cities today, and he provides a valuable framework for understanding the challenges of urban governance. This book is essential reading for students, scholars, and policymakers alike."
- Saskia Sassen, Robert S. Lynd Professor of Sociology, Columbia University
About the Author
Philip Zelikow is a professor of political science at the University of Virginia. He is the author of numerous books on urban politics, including The Politics of Urban Policy (2004) and City Kids: Growing Up American in a Time of Change (2012). Zelikow is a leading expert on urban politics, and his work has been widely cited by scholars, policymakers, and activists.
5 out of 5
Language | : | English |
File size | : | 2335 KB |
Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
Screen Reader | : | Supported |
Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
Word Wise | : | Enabled |
Print length | : | 256 pages |
X-Ray for textbooks | : | Enabled |
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5 out of 5
Language | : | English |
File size | : | 2335 KB |
Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
Screen Reader | : | Supported |
Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
Word Wise | : | Enabled |
Print length | : | 256 pages |
X-Ray for textbooks | : | Enabled |