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OverviewWhat are the global challenges of the twenty-first century? Every year tens of millions of people abandon rural areas for life in the city. With education, health care and even safe water in short supply, cities risk becoming sites of violent conflict for future generations. And yet world governments are doing little to address these demographic shifts. Jeremy Seabrook offers a vivid portrait of the lives of people who migrate from impoverished villages to towns and cities, the changes they face, and the impact these changes have on their psyche and well-being. Contrasting the attitudes of today's governments with those of the past, the book provides a sharp critique of global policies, and an ideal introduction to the impact of urbanisation on modern life. The Small Guides to Big Issues series de-bunks myths and raises questions about the global economic and political system and how it works. They are designed for campaigners and activists, students and researchers, and anyone interested in looking behind the headlines. Produced in partnership with Oxfam, each book provides an informative and thought-provoking guide to current trends and debates, and what needs to happen in order to end poverty and injustice. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Jeremy SeabrookPublisher: Pluto Press Imprint: Pluto Press Dimensions: Width: 12.50cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 17.70cm Weight: 0.207kg ISBN: 9780745323077ISBN 10: 0745323073 Pages: 216 Publication Date: 20 July 2007 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Out of Stock Indefinitely Availability: Awaiting stock  Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. An urbanizing world 2. Cities of the past, cities of the present. 3. The global network 4. Migrants to the city 5. The spectre of the poor 6. Slums 7. Livelihoods 8. Cities of fear 9. Provision of basic services 10. City borders 11. The Country and the City 12. The triumph of the middle class Conclusion ResourcesReviewsAuthor InformationJeremy Seabrook has been writing books for over half a century. His articles have been featured in the Guardian, The Times and the Independent. He has written plays for stage, TV and the theatre, some in collaboration with his close friend, Michael O’Neill. His many books include People Without History: India’s Muslim Ghettos and Cut Out: Living Without Welfare. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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