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Social City: Urban Experience and Belonging in Surat

Social City: Urban Experience and Belonging in Surat

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This book explores urban experience from the perspective of the global South, focusing on Surat, Gujarat. It discusses the ambiguity of urban life, its uncomfortable relationship with capital frames, and the politics of urban belonging that shape society. It examines how people perceive and associate with their surroundings, aspire, stigmatize others, and the relationship between the city and its migrants and castes.

Format: Hardback
Length: 226 pages
Publication date: 15 December 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd


This captivating book delves into the intricate tapestry of urban life from the unique perspective of the global South. By drawing upon narratives spanning three vital axes—communities, neighborhoods, and market places—it unveils the distinct contours of urban experience in contemporary Surat, India. Through its thoughtful exploration, the book addresses a multitude of issues, including the enigmatic nature of urban existence, its uneasy entanglement with the frameworks of capital, and the complex politics of urban belonging that permeate various levels, shaping the very fabric of urban society.

As the author ponders the subjectivities intertwined with the social and spatial in the rapidly evolving urban landscape of Surat, Gujarat, the book serves as an insightful exploration of how individuals perceive and connect with their surroundings, their aspirations, their stigmatization of others, the intricate relationship between the city and its migrants and castes, and, at a broader level, the interplay between capital and city.

This groundbreaking volume makes a significant contribution to the field of urban studies, offering a novel approach to understanding urban experience as a socially and spatially embedded concept. It will captivate scholars and researchers with interests in social history, urban sociology, urban studies, global South, and South Asia, providing valuable insights and perspectives into the complex dynamics of urban life.

Weight: 616g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032158310

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