Cities & sovereignty :: identity politics in urban spaces /

"Cities have long been associated with diversity and tolerance, but from Jerusalem to Belfast to the Basque Country, many of the most intractable conflicts of the past century have played out in urban spaces. The contributors to this interdisciplinary volume examine the interrelationships of et...

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Other Authors: Davis, Diane E., 1953-, Libertun de Duren, Nora, 1974-
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Bloomington : Indiana University Press, ©2011.
Series:Identity politics in urban spaces.
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Online Access:DE-862
DE-863
Summary:"Cities have long been associated with diversity and tolerance, but from Jerusalem to Belfast to the Basque Country, many of the most intractable conflicts of the past century have played out in urban spaces. The contributors to this interdisciplinary volume examine the interrelationships of ethnic, racial, religious, or other identity conflicts and larger battles over sovereignty and governance. Under what conditions do identity conflicts undermine the legitimacy and power of nation-states, empires, or urban authorities? Does the urban built environment play a role in remedying or exacerbating such conflicts? Employing comparative analysis, these case studies from the Middle East, Europe, and South and Southeast Asia advance our understanding of the origins and nature of urban conflict"--Publisher's description.
Physical Description:1 online resource (vi, 272 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780253005069
025300506X

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