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Routledge - Life in the Megalopolis: Mexico City and Sao Paulo

Name: Routledge - Life in the Megalopolis: Mexico City and Sao Paulo
Brand: Routledge
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Explore the complexities of modern urban life with Life in the Megalopolis: Mexico City and Sao Paulo. Part of the Questioning Cities series by Routledge, this book examines two of the largest metropolises in the world to challenge traditional ideas of modernity. Instead of looking at cities through a standard lens, this work investigates the fractured realities and brutal social contrasts found within these massive urban centers. It asks whether the escalating violence and social divides seen in these cities are simply an intensification of the industrial urbanism described by Engels in nineteenth century Manchester, or if post-industrial and neo-globalized economies have created entirely new social structures. This text is an essential read for those interested in social and cultural history, urban studies, and the evolution of the modern metropolis. It provides a deep look at how global economic shifts change the way people live, interact, and survive in the world's most populated urban environments.

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Examines the social and cultural realities of two of the largest metropolises in the world, Mexico City and Sao Paulo.

Challenges inherited ideas of modernity by looking at the fractured realities of contemporary urban life.

Analyzes the impact of post-industrial and neo-globalized economies on modern city structures.

Compares modern urban challenges to historical analyses of industrial metropolises like nineteenth century Manchester.

Provides a deep study of the social contrasts and violence faced by citizens in massive urban environments.

Part of the academic Questioning Cities series published by Routledge for serious study of urbanism.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0415392713
Category: Books > Subjects > History > Social & Cultural
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 30 June 2014
Listed Since: 08 March 2007

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