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The practice of collective escape
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- Book Synopsis
- Escape is an enticing idea in contemporary cities across the world. Austerity, climate breakdown and spatial stigma have led to retreatist behaviours such as gated communities, enclave urbanism and white flight. By contrast, urban community growing projects are often considered by practitioners and commentators as communal havens in a stressful cityscape. Drawing on ethnographic research in urban growing projects in Glasgow, this book explores the spatial politics and dynamics of community, asking who benefits from such projects and how they relate to the wider city. A timely consideration of localism and community empowerment, the book sheds light on key issues of urban land use, the right to the city and the value of social connection.
- About The Author
- Helen Traill is Lecturer in Political Economy and Sustainability at the Adam Smith Business School, University of Glasgow.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781529220698
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Bristol University Press, (16 April 2025)
- Number of Pages
- 216
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 234 x 156 mm
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