Social Urbanism and the Politics of Violence
The Medellín Miracle
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Sociology, Urban, Political Science, Government, Public Policy
| Author: | K. Maclean | ISBN: | 9781137397362 |
| Publisher: | Palgrave Macmillan UK | Publication: | January 23, 2015 |
| Imprint: | Palgrave Pivot | Language: | English |
| Author: | K. Maclean |
| ISBN: | 9781137397362 |
| Publisher: | Palgrave Macmillan UK |
| Publication: | January 23, 2015 |
| Imprint: | Palgrave Pivot |
| Language: | English |
Medellín, Colombia, used to be the most violent city on earth, but in recent years, allegedly thanks to its 'social urbanism' approach to regeneration, it has experienced a sharp decline in violence. The author explores the politics behind this decline and the complex transformations in terms of urban development policies in Medellín.
Medellín, Colombia, used to be the most violent city on earth, but in recent years, allegedly thanks to its 'social urbanism' approach to regeneration, it has experienced a sharp decline in violence. The author explores the politics behind this decline and the complex transformations in terms of urban development policies in Medellín.
