Urban Inequalities

A Multidimensional and International Perspective

377 Seiten, Hardcover

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

This book proposes an interdisciplinary and multidimensional perspective of urban inequalities based on a range of theoretical, methodological, and professional approaches. Chapters consider different types of inequalities: in health, education, age, housing, energy, space, civic rights, social exclusion, ethnicity, poverty, segregation, work status, nutrition, public policies, democracy, human rights, technology, digital learning, subjective well-being, environment, and climate change. Contributions analyze the situation of different groups: children, youth, and indigenous people. The book highlights the importance of policy-making to overcome inequalities and addresses the key role of citizen participation.

• Reihe: The Urban Book Series
• Themen: Geowissenschaften, Geographie, Umwelt, Planung Geographie
• ISBN: 9783031597459
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 21.07.2024
• Größe: 23.5 x 15.5 cm
• Verlag: Springer International Publishing
• Herausgegeben von: Graciela H. Tonon