Routledge Urban Neighbourhood Formations - Sociology Book

Urban Neighbourhood Formations: Boundaries, Narrations and Intimacies offers a deep look into how urban areas develop across the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia. Part of the Routledge Studies in Urbanism and the City series, this volume moves beyond simple definitions of neighborhoods to explore how identity, coexistence, solidarity, and violence relate to specific places. The text examines the making and unmaking of neighborhoods through three primary lenses: the spatial and temporal boundaries that define them, their role as imagined and narrated entities, and their function as sites of social relations. By analyzing how people live and interact within these spaces, the book provides a clear view of the social forces that shape urban life. Readers will find detailed case studies from diverse global locations, including Johannesburg, Istanbul, Jerusalem, and Delhi. This collection provides essential context for understanding the complex social structures and spatial dynamics present in rapidly changing urban environments around the world.