Description: Reversing Urban Inequality in Johannesburg (Routledge Contemporary South Africa) [Hardcover] Myambo, Melissa Tandiwe Product Overview With the spread of capitalism - a socio-economic system that produces both wealth and poverty simultaneously - the spatial dynamics of the "global(izing)" city are creating more division between social classes, not less. This means that in the 21st-century, large cities around the world exhibit intensifying spatial inequality taking the form of a wealthy, privileged urban core ringed by a periphery of lower-income denizens far removed from the city’s resources and amenities.This trend toward swelling socio-spatial division is especially pronounced in cities purporting to be "global", or in the case of Johannesburg, South Africa’s financial capital, a "world-class African city." Ironically, Johannesburg’s historical legacy of immense spatial inequality thanks to apartheid is the direction in which most "global(izing)" cities such as New York, Cairo, London, Shanghai, New Delhi, Jakarta, Lagos, Berlin, and São Paulo are headed. The globalization of neoliberal urban policy has made the city less welcoming, liveable, accessible and friendly for lower-income city residents. This book asks if Johannesburg can unstitch its complex urban fabric to create a city with more democratic public transport, affordable housing in desirable locations and safe, socially and racially integrated public spaces. These pithy, solidly researched, accessibly written essays are instructive for all those who are interested in questions of spatial justice, urban development, history and planning and the general goal of making cities more livable and accessible for urban dwellers of all income levels. Read more Details Publisher : Routledge; 1st edition (October 30, 2018) Language : English Hardcover : 168 pages ISBN-10 : 1138320447 ISBN-13 : 44 Item Weight : 11.2 ounces Dimensions : 5.5 x 0.75 x 8.75 inches Best Sellers Rank: #11,670,331 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #2,198 in Income Inequality #4,533 in Geography (Books) #6,660 in City Planning & Urban Development #2,198 in Income Inequality #4,533 in Geography (Books) We have been selling used books since 2012, and we've learned that the most important thing is doing good business. Honesty is our policy. Free Shipping We ship worldwide. We have multiple warehouses around the world, so please note the extended handling time on certain listings.
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ISBN: 1138320447
ISBN10: 1138320447
ISBN13: 9781138320444
EAN: 9781138320444
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Brand: Routledge
GTIN: 09781138320444
Number of Pages: 168 Pages
Publication Name: Reversing Urban Inequality in Johannesburg
Language: English
Publisher: Routledge
Publication Year: 2018
Subject: Human Geography, Developing & Emerging Countries, Sociology / General, Public Policy / City Planning & Urban Development, General, Africa / South / Republic of South Africa
Item Height: 0.7 in
Item Weight: 11.1 Oz
Type: Textbook
Item Length: 8.8 in
Subject Area: Political Science, Social Science, History
Author: Melissa Tandiwe Myambo
Item Width: 6.5 in
Series: Routledge Contemporary South Africa Ser.
Format: Hardcover
