Geographies of Threat and the Production of Violence: The State and the City Between Us

This book explores the racism and xenophobia embedded in the built environment, such as highways, one-way streets, and median strips, and how it relates to the mass incarceration of Black men and boys. It is an ideal reading for graduate and advanced undergraduate courses in city planning, geography, urban studies, real estate policy, program evaluation, American studies, urban sociology, and more.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 284 pages
\n Publication date: 30 September 2021
\n Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
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Selling Points

This book delves into the pervasive racism and xenophobia embedded in the very fabric of our built environment, shedding light on the historical roots of these discriminatory features such as highways, one-way streets, and median strips. It establishes a compelling connection between the legacy of redlining and restrictive covenants and the disproportionate mass incarceration of Black men and boys. Through an engaging synthesis of historical examples and contemporary insights, the book offers a fresh perspective on the ongoing challenges faced by marginalized communities in urban spaces. It serves as an essential reading for graduate and advanced undergraduate courses in city planning, geography, urban studies, real estate policy, program evaluation, American studies, urban sociology, and related disciplines.

The book explores the deep-seated racism and xenophobia that are woven into the very structure of our urban environment. It uncovers the historical roots of these discriminatory features, such as highways, one-way streets, and median strips, and establishes a troubling connection between their legacy and the disproportionate mass incarceration of Black men and boys. Through an engaging synthesis of historical anecdotes and cutting-edge theoretical frameworks, the book offers a fresh perspective on the ongoing struggles faced by marginalized communities in urban spaces. It serves as a vital resource for graduate and advanced undergraduate courses in city planning, geography, urban studies, real estate policy, program evaluation, American studies, urban sociology, and related fields.

The book delves into the pervasive racism and xenophobia that are deeply ingrained in the very fabric of our urban landscape. It uncovers the historical roots of these discriminatory features, such as highways, one-way streets, and median strips, and establishes a troubling connection between their legacy and the disproportionate mass incarceration of Black men and boys. Through an engaging synthesis of historical anecdotes and cutting-edge theoretical frameworks, the book offers a fresh perspective on the ongoing struggles faced by marginalized communities in urban spaces. It serves as a indispensable resource for graduate and advanced undergraduate courses in city planning, geography, urban studies, real estate policy, program evaluation, American studies, urban sociology, and related disciplines.

\n Weight: 570g\n
Dimension: 178 x 253 x 21 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780367708948\n \n