Sage Publications Sage Cities and Crisis: New Critical Urban Theory Book

Explore the complex connections between politics, finance, cities, and citizens with Cities and Crisis: New Critical Urban Theory. Part of the SAGE Studies in International Sociology series, this book provides a fresh perspective on urban theory by examining how the 2008 global financial crisis changed the landscape of modern cities. Readers will gain a better understanding of how cities function within different political economies and how economic shifts impact urban life. The text connects history, theory, and practice to explain how large-scale social and economic calamities lead to reorganized city structures and new forms of urban policy. This book is an essential resource for students and professionals looking to understand the dynamic relationship between global financial events and the way cities are governed and lived in today.