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The City Makers of Nairobi: An African Urban History
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The City Makers of Nairobi: An African Urban History
Current price: $180.00
Barnes and Noble
The City Makers of Nairobi: An African Urban History
Current price: $180.00
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Size: Hardcover
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This re-interpretation of Nairobi’s history suggests that the post-colonial city is the result of more than unjust and segregative colonial planning. Merging historical documentation with extensive contemporary urban theory, this book provides in-depth knowledge of the key historical roles played by locals in the development of their city. It argues that the idea of agency, a popular inroad to urban development today, is not a current phenomenon but one that has always existed with its many social, spatial, and physical ramifications.
This is an ideal read for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students studying the history of urban development and theories, providing an in-depth case study for reference.
broaches interdisciplinary themes important to urban planners, social scientists, historians, and those working with popular settlements in cities across the world.