Synopses & Reviews
This ambitious study treats urbanization and urbanism all over the world, and from the earliest times to the present. Professor Southall, a pioneer in the study of African cities, discusses the urban centers of ancient, medieval and modern cities. Drawing on an historical and comparative perspective, he offers a fresh analysis of world urbanization in the contemporary period of globalization. Throughout the book, he emphasizes the enduring paradox of the city, which juxtaposes splendid cultural productions with the poverty and deprivation of the majority.
Synopsis
An ambitious accessible book about urbanisation and urbanism worldwide, from earliest times to the present.
Synopsis
An ambitious book covering urbanisation and urbanism worldwide, from earliest times to the present. It draws on historical and comparative perspectives, offering fresh analyses of world urbanisation in the contemporary period of globalisation, emphasising the enduring paradox of the city, which juxtaposes splendid cultural productions with the poverty and deprivation.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. 423-449) and index.
Table of Contents
Introduction; 1. 'Writing the city under crisis'; 2. Pristine cities; 3. Greece and Rome; 4. Cities of the Feudal mode of production in Europe; 5. Asian cities: Asiatic and Feudal modes of production; 6. From colonial to Third World cities; 7. The transformation of the city: from the Feudal to the Capitalist mode of production, and on to the apocalypse.