Overlooked Cities: Power, Politics and Knowledge Beyond the Urban South

Overlooked Cities explores the changing landscape of urban studies and geography from the perspective of smaller and more regional cities in the urban South, challenging the unevenness of urban knowledge production and providing alternative sites for comparative urban theory. The book is organized into two themes: politics and power and production and negotiation of knowledge, and is based on a commitment to challenging the unevenness of urban knowledge production by approaching these cities on their own terms.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 170 pages
Publication date: 29 January 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Overlooked Cities is a groundbreaking work that delves into the evolving landscape of urban studies and geography, shedding light on the experiences of smaller and more regional cities in the urban South. Through a critical examination of their unique positioning within various urban and knowledge hierarchies, the book uncovers the intricate dynamics of "overlooked-ness" in these cities. It identifies emerging trends and processes that shape these cities, offering alternative frameworks for comparative urban theory.

The book is structured into two compelling themes: politics and power and production and negotiation of knowledge. The authors, driven by a shared commitment to challenging the unevenness of urban knowledge production, approach these cities on their own terms, seeking to harness the rich insights they hold. By doing so, they aim to contribute to a deeper and more comprehensive understanding of the urban realm.

This collection of essays, featuring 13 cities located in nine countries and across three continents (Luzhou, China; Bharatpur, Nepal; Bloemfontein/Mangaung and Pretoria/Tshwane, South Africa; Zarqa, Jordan; Santa Fe, Argentina; Manizales, Colombia; Arequipa and Trujillo, Peru; Dili, Timor-Leste; Bandar Lampung, Semarang, and Bontang, Indonesia), makes a timely and significant contribution to urban scholarship. Scholars from diverse disciplines, including urban studies, geography, development, and anthropology, as well as postgraduate students exploring the global South and undergraduate students studying cities, urban studies, development, and critical thinking, will find this volume invaluable.

In conclusion, Overlooked Cities is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the complex dynamics of urbanization and the diverse experiences of cities in the global South. By challenging prevailing narratives and offering alternative perspectives, this book contributes to a more inclusive and nuanced understanding of the urban world.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367648848