Social Urbanism and the Politics of Violence
| Author | : K. Maclean |
| Publisher | : Springer |
| Total Pages | : 226 |
| Release | : 2015-01-23 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781137397362 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1137397365 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (62 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Social Urbanism and the Politics of Violence by : K. Maclean
Download or read book Social Urbanism and the Politics of Violence written by K. Maclean and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-01-23 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Medellín, Colombia, used to be the most violent city on earth, but in recent years, allegedly thanks to its 'social urbanism' approach to regeneration, it has experienced a sharp decline in violence. The author explores the politics behind this decline and the complex transformations in terms of urban development policies in Medellín.
