Urban communities books

"In the gritty streets where hustlin' is a way of life, Bria, Tomi, and Ro are queens of the game. They ain't just...  Read More >>

The Man in the Dog Park offers the reader a rare window into homeless life. Spurred by a personal relationship...  Read More >>

This volume presents a comprehensive study of the urbanization of Bengal from ancient to postcolonial times. It...  Read More >>

Part DIY, part memoir, part musing, This Season, The Next finds Casey Knott at several intersections: starting...  Read More >>

"In the hustle and bustle of modern life, where every second is accounted for and every action driven by a goal,...  Read More >>

After centuries of colonial rule, the end of Angola’s three-decade civil war in 2002 provided an irresistible opportunity...  Read More >>

After centuries of colonial rule, the end of Angola’s three-decade civil war in 2002 provided an irresistible opportunity...  Read More >>

This book elucidates the citizenship experiences of marginalized groups in urban Australia under neoliberal governance,...  Read More >>

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Miss Bishop by Bess Streeter Aldrich is a heartwarming novel that celebrates the life of a dedicated teacher in...  Read More >>

Die Autorin eröffnet einen Möglichkeitsraum, Architektur als transitives, flüchtiges und ephemeres Kommunikationsmedium...  Read More >>

A heartbreaking account of grief, Black boyhood, and how we can support young people as they navigate loss. JahSun,...  Read More >>

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On the subway or a bus sometimes you wonder about the person next to you, or just out of your line of vision, where...  Read More >>

This book showcases nine possible scenarios for future cities, based on different aspects and characteristics of...  Read More >>

Cities come in all shapes and sizes, with different patterns and forms. Streets might be strictly gridded or curvilinear....  Read More >>

“A superb read . . . both moving and inspiring.” —Jeet Thayil, author of Narcopolis  Read More >>

A BEST BOOK OF 2023 ACCORDING TO: NPR * Vanity Fair * The Paris Review * Vox James Frankie Thomas's novel Idlewild...  Read More >>

Doing Feminist Urban Research introduces the reader to the newly emerging 21st century global landscape of feminist...  Read More >>

This book addresses a relatively novel but highly debated topic within urban studies and geography, and presents...  Read More >>

This book explores the relationship between the production of new urban spaces and illiberal community-making in...  Read More >>

This book examines the discrimination and stereotypes faced by the African migrants in India. It outlines the narratives...  Read More >>

Analysing the evolution of Lahore’s social organization, culture and ideologies since Pakistan’s independence in...  Read More >>

This book addresses urbanisation and peri-urban land markets, with a special focus on Bangalore, one of the fastest...  Read More >>

This book provides a detailed overview of Central European urban heritage. It examines the key aspects of urban...  Read More >>