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Verso - Claiming the City: A Global History of Municipal Socialism

Name: Verso - Claiming the City: A Global History of Municipal Socialism
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Explore the history of urban struggle with Claiming the City by Shelton Stromquist. This book, published by Verso, won the 2023 International Labor History Association (ILHA) Book of the Year Award for labor history. It provides the first global account of municipal socialism and the trans-local politics that emerged after 1890. Shelton Stromquist examines how cities became centers for workers fighting to create livable and democratic environments. The text follows the efforts of local activists and social-democrats who challenged propertied elites to gain the right to govern. This work offers a deep look into the origins of municipal socialism and the colorful stories of those who shaped urban political life.

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Winner of the 2023 International Labor History Association (ILHA) Book of the Year Award for labor history.

Written by prominent US labor historian Shelton Stromquist to provide a global account of municipal socialism.

Published by Verso Books as a comprehensive study of trans-local socialist politics.

Examines the history of urban activism and the fight for democratic cities after 1890.

Provides historical context on how workers and social-democrats challenged propertied elites in urban settings.

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Brand: Verso
Colour: Multicolor
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1839767774
Category: Books > Subjects > Politics, Philosophy & Social Sciences > Social Sciences > Urban & Rural Planning
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 14 February 2023
Listed Since: 03 February 2022

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