Space and Food in the City: Cultivating Social Justice and Urban Governance through Urban Agriculture

Thornton, Alec

Urban social movements are influential agents in shaping cityscapes to reflect values and needs of communities. Alongside urban population growth, various forms of urban agriculture activity, such as community and market gardens, are expanding, globally. This book explores citizens’ ‘rights to city’ and alternative views on urban space and the growing importance of urban food systems.

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Published by: Palgrave Pivot

Publication Date: 2018-05-18

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9783319893235

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-89324-2

Dimensions: 210cm x148cm

Pages: 126