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Writings on Cities

By Henri Lefebvre
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Writings on Cities by Henri Lefebvre explores the theory of urbanism, examining how cities evolve, the relationship between urban spaces and society, and the impact of capitalism on urban development. Lefebvre delves into the concept of the "right to the city," advocating for spaces that reflect the needs and desires of their inhabitants rather than just economic interests. The book offers a blend of philosophical insights and practical observations to reimagine urban life.
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Writings on Cities

The work of Henri Lefebvre -- the only major French intellectual of the post--war period to give extensive consideration to the city and urban life -- received considerable attention among both academics and practitioners of the built environment following the publication in English of The Production of Space.

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The work of Henri Lefebvre, the only major French intellectual of the post-war period to give extensive consideration to the city and urban life, received considerable attention among both academics and practitioners of the built environment following the publication in English of The Production of Space.

This new collection brings together, for the first time in English, Lefebvre's reflections on the city and urban life written over a span of some twenty years.

The selection of writings is contextualised by an introduction—itself a significant contribution to the interpretation of Henri Lefebvre's work—which places the material within the context of Lefebvre's intellectual and political life and times. It raises pertinent issues regarding their relevance for contemporary debates over such questions as the nature of urban reality, the production of space, and modernity.

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Writings on Cities by Henri Lefebvre offers an engaging exploration of urban spaces from his distinctive philosophical and psychological viewpoint. Reviews praise Lefebvre's insightful analysis of cities as dynamic environments shaped by social and political forces. This collection of essays is highly regarded for its influential ideas on urbanism and the lived experiences within urban landscapes.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780631191889

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 November 1995

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell

Contributors:

  • Edited by Eleonore Kofman
  • Edited by Elizabeth Lebas
  • Edited by Eleonore Kofman
  • Edited by Elizabeth Lebas

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 154.0mm

Height: 230.0mm

Weight: 399g

Pages: 272

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Education & Reference Henri Lefebvre Non-Fiction Philosophy & Psychology Philosophy & Stoicism

About the Author

Eleonore Kofman is Professor in the Department of International Studies at Nottingham Trent University.
Elizabeth Lebas is Senior Lecturer in the School of Geography at Middlesex University. Both have researched and written extensively on French urbanization and urban theory.

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