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Political Ecologies of Landscape: Governing Urban Transformations in Penang
Political Ecologies of Landscape: Governing Urban Transformations in Penang
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Connolly's book explores how Penang residents, activists, planners, and other stakeholders mobilize new relationships with the urban environment to contest controversial development projects and challenge hegemonic visions for the city's future. It provides a dynamic account of the region's rapid reshaping and offers a fresh theoretical framework for considering sustainable development, heritage, and governance in urban areas worldwide.
Format: Hardback
Length: 204 pages
Publication date: 06 May 2022
Publisher: Bristol University Press
Connolly's captivating book delves into the dynamic realm of urban redevelopment in Penang, Malaysia, offering fresh and thought-provoking perspectives on urbanization, governance, and political ecology. By employing the concept of landscape political ecology, the author intricately explores how residents, activists, planners, and other stakeholders in Penang mobilize innovative relationships with the urban environment to challenge contentious development projects and contest dominant visions for the city's future. Drawing from six years of diligent local research, this comprehensive book not only provides a captivating account of Penang's rapid transformation but also offers a novel theoretical framework for examining sustainable development, heritage, and governance issues in urban areas across the globe. Connolly's insightful analysis sheds light on the complex interplay between urbanization processes, power dynamics, and environmental concerns, challenging readers to reimagine the possibilities for sustainable and inclusive cities. This thought-provoking work is a valuable contribution to the field of urban studies and will be of interest to scholars, policymakers, and community members alike.
Weight: 456g
Dimension: 161 x 240 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529214147
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