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The urban ecologies of divided cities / Amira Osman, John Nagle, Sabyasachi Tripathi, editors.

9783031273087 (electronic bk.)
3031273087 (electronic bk.)
9783031273070
3031273079

Cham : Springer, [2023]

©2023

English

1 online resource (xii, 228 pages) : illustrations (some color).

10.1007/978-3-031-27308-7 doi

HT241

307.76

The book discusses how division affect the fabric of cities, and people⁰́b9s sense of identity and agency, and are reflected in physical features, architecture, and urban planning. The question of divided cities represents a complex and multistranded urban Ecology⁰́b4at once both social and spatial; it cannot be limited to a single science or discipline, such as social or spatial fields. This suggests integrated and cross- disciplinary understandings, as well as integrated or parallel approaches and solutions. Urban ecologies of division manifest in multiple forms. One of their most palpable expressions is conflict, with parallels around the world, and often with correlations in the spatial fabric. Violence in such contexts is often a surface expression of deeper socio-economic or ideological differences. Whether as a result of intervention by authority or by dissent between groups, a divided city inevitably becomes a place of conflict in various forms and intensity, eroding the joy of living and sense of collective belonging to the detriment of all. In effect, it erodes the collective advantage of being part of a more unified society. A city exists in collections of social structures which mutually form a society. A divided city implies divided social structures and, in consequence, a divided society. The papers compiled in this book present many case studies of divided cities, discussing the different causes of divisions and their effects on societies. Some of the causes can be linked to conflicts, wars, colonialism, or legislative political systems. In response to the serious challenges resulting from these divisions, the book aims to provide opportunities for new approaches and possibilities for new interventions and solutions, making it significant to urban planners, architects, and policymakers.

Includes author index.

References -- 4 Patterns of Inclusivity and Exclusivity: A Comparative Analysis of Asmara, Eritrea and Durban, South Africa -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction and Background of the Problem -- 2 The Role of the Market in the Urban Ecology of Asmara -- 3 The Urban Transformation of Durban and Its Markets -- 4 Analysis and Conclusion -- References -- 5 Comparative Study of Asian Cities' Fabrics-The Morphological Approach -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction and Significance of Research -- 2 Methodology -- 3 Comparative Analysis -- 3.1 Urban Network Form -- 3.2 Neighbourhood Blocks -- 3.3 Housing Form

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