Series: Polis: Fordham Series in Urban Studies

An on-the-ground study of how faith communities create belonging and build bridges across one of the most diverse urban landscapes in the world Micro-City follows congregations, clergy, and everyday New Yorkers across twelve Queens neighbourhoods to show how religious life both shelters difference and connects it in public. Blending theories from urban sociology and the sociology of religion with fieldwork,...

Why does injustice often deepen during moments of rapid urban growth? And what does the pursuit of more just urban futures look like when the realization of alternatives seems impossible? African cities have boomed over the last two decades. Large-scale infrastructure projects, high-rises, and real estate ventures have transformed urban landscapes. While urban poverty levels have declined, rising housing costs,...