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Ordinary Cities Between Modernity and Development: Questioning Cities

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Cities are often seen as the engines of economic growth and development. They are home to a majority of the world's population, and they are where most of the world's wealth is produced. However, cities are also places of inequality, poverty, and crime. The relationship between cities and modernity is a complex one, and it is one that has been the subject of much debate.

Ordinary Cities: Between Modernity and Development (Questioning Cities)

by Jennifer Robinson

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In the book Ordinary Cities Between Modernity and Development: Questioning Cities,作者[Author's Name] argues that the concept of the "ordinary city" is a useful lens through which to understand the challenges and opportunities facing cities in the developing world. By focusing on the everyday lives of urban dwellers, we can gain a better understanding of the ways in which cities are changing.

The book is divided into three parts. The first part, "The City as a Site of Modernity," examines the ways in which cities have been shaped by the forces of modernity. The second part, "The City as a Site of Development," examines the ways in which cities have been affected by the processes of development. The third part, "The City as a Site of Contestation," examines the ways in which cities have become sites of contestation between different social groups.

Ordinary Cities Between Modernity and Development: Questioning Cities is a timely and important book. It provides a new perspective on the relationship between cities and modernity, and it offers a valuable contribution to the literature on urban studies. The book is essential reading for anyone who is interested in understanding the challenges and opportunities facing cities in the developing world.

About the Author

[Author's Name] is a professor of urban studies at the University of [University Name]. He is the author of several books on urban development, including The City as a Site of Modernity and The City as a Site of Development.

Ordinary Cities: Between Modernity and Development (Questioning Cities)

by Jennifer Robinson

5 out of 5