The Urban Uncanny

A collection of interdisciplinary studies

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Sociology, Urban, Health & Well Being, Psychology, Mental Health
Cover of the book The Urban Uncanny by , Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: ISBN: 9781317399360
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: April 28, 2016
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author:
ISBN: 9781317399360
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: April 28, 2016
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

The Urban Uncanny explores through ten engaging essays the slippage or mismatch between our expectations of the city—as the organised and familiar environments in which citizens live, work, and go about their lives—and the often surprising and unsettling experiences it evokes. The city is uncanny when it reveals itself in new and unexpected light; when its streets, buildings, and people suddenly appear strange, out of place, and not quite right.

Bringing together a variety of approaches, including psychoanalysis, historical and contemporary case study of cities, urban geography, film and literary critique, the essays explore some of the unsettling mismatches between city and citizen in order to make sense of each, and to gauge the wellbeing of city life more generally. Essays examine a number of cities, including Edmonton, London, Paris, Oxford, Las Vegas, Berlin and New York, and address a range of issues, including those of memory, death, anxiety, alienation, and identity. Delving into the complex repercussions of contemporary mass urban development, The Urban Uncanny opens up the pathological side of cities, both real and imaginary.

This interdisciplinary collection provides unparalleled insights into the urban uncanny that will be of interest to academics and students of urban studies, urban geography, psychoanalysis, cultural studies, social studies and film studies, and to anyone interested in the darker side of city life.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

The Urban Uncanny explores through ten engaging essays the slippage or mismatch between our expectations of the city—as the organised and familiar environments in which citizens live, work, and go about their lives—and the often surprising and unsettling experiences it evokes. The city is uncanny when it reveals itself in new and unexpected light; when its streets, buildings, and people suddenly appear strange, out of place, and not quite right.

Bringing together a variety of approaches, including psychoanalysis, historical and contemporary case study of cities, urban geography, film and literary critique, the essays explore some of the unsettling mismatches between city and citizen in order to make sense of each, and to gauge the wellbeing of city life more generally. Essays examine a number of cities, including Edmonton, London, Paris, Oxford, Las Vegas, Berlin and New York, and address a range of issues, including those of memory, death, anxiety, alienation, and identity. Delving into the complex repercussions of contemporary mass urban development, The Urban Uncanny opens up the pathological side of cities, both real and imaginary.

This interdisciplinary collection provides unparalleled insights into the urban uncanny that will be of interest to academics and students of urban studies, urban geography, psychoanalysis, cultural studies, social studies and film studies, and to anyone interested in the darker side of city life.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book Ethics, Efficiency and Macroeconomics in China by
Cover of the book Case Conceptualization by
Cover of the book Deconstructing Europe by
Cover of the book Managing Improving Primary Schools by
Cover of the book The Bi-Personal Field by
Cover of the book Pollution Abatement Strategies in Central and Eastern Europe by
Cover of the book The Clinical Management of Early Alzheimer's Disease by
Cover of the book Lean Office and Service Simplified by
Cover of the book The Political Economy of Africa by
Cover of the book Corporate Reputation and Competitiveness by
Cover of the book Ibn Sa'Oud Of Arabia by
Cover of the book Once Upon a Time in a Different World by
Cover of the book Katyn and the Soviet Massacre of 1940 by
Cover of the book Understanding Critical Race Research Methods and Methodologies by
Cover of the book Introducing Comparative Literature by
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy