Urban Revolt: State Power and the Rise of People's Movements in the Global South

Name: Urban Revolt: State Power and the Rise of People's Movements in the Global South
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Book Synopsis: The urban poor and working class now make up the majority of the world’s population and this segment is growing dramatically as the global population expands to 10 billion by mid-century. Much of the population growth results from the displacement of rural peasants to the urban cores, resulting in the vast expansion of mega-cities with 10 to 20 million people in the global South. The proliferation of informal settlements and slums particularly in the global south have created the conditions in which urban areas have become the principal sites of social upheaval as people seek to improve their living conditions. Drawing from case studies in Africa, Latin America, and Asia, the various chapters in this book map and analyze the ways in which the majority of the world exists and struggles in the contemporary urban context.

Advancing beyond a liberal perspective, the book unpacks the ways in which Urban Social Movements (USMs) in the global south have challenged or transformed how the city is organized and the possibilities that they have created for a revolutionary alternative to the capitalist hegemonic framework.

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Introducing Urban Revolt: State Power and the Rise of People's Movements in the Global South - a groundbreaking book that sheds light on the growing power of the urban poor and working class. As the majority of the world's population, these marginalized groups are demanding change and transforming the landscape of our cities.

With the global population poised to reach 10 billion by mid-century, the rapid growth of mega-cities in the global South is unprecedented. Urban Revolt explores the consequences of this expansion, particularly in the form of informal settlements and slums that have become hotbeds of social unrest.

By delving into case studies from Africa, Latin America, and Asia, this book offers a comprehensive analysis of the contemporary urban context. It goes beyond a conventional liberal perspective to reveal how Urban Social Movements (USMs) in the global South have not only challenged existing power structures but also created possibilities for a revolutionary alternative to the capitalist hegemonic framework.

Urban Revolt is an invaluable resource for academics, activists, and anyone interested in understanding and supporting the struggles of the marginalized majority in our urban centers. Join the movement for change and gain insights that will empower you to make a difference.

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