Cities & Sovereignty: Identity Politics in Urban Spaces - Couverture souple

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0253222745 ISBN 13 : 9780253222749

Editeur : Indiana University Press, 2011

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Présentation de l'éditeur :

Cities have long been associated with diversity and tolerance, but from Jerusalem to Belfast to the Basque Country, many of the most intractable conflicts of the past century have played out in urban spaces. The contributors to this interdisciplinary volume examine the interrelationships of ethnic, racial, religious, or other identity conflicts and larger battles over sovereignty and governance. Under what conditions do identity conflicts undermine the legitimacy and power of nation-states, empires, or urban authorities? Does the urban built environment play a role in remedying or exacerbating such conflicts? Employing comparative analysis, these case studies from the Middle East, Europe, and South and Southeast Asia advance our understanding of the origins and nature of urban conflict.

Revue de presse :

"Investigates the complex intersection of identity, community, nation, state, and sovereignty in urban spaces... [A]n exciting and innovative contribution." --Kevin Dunn, Hobart and William Smith Colleges

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Indiana University Press
• Date d'édition: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0253222745
• ISBN 13: 9780253222749
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 272