Social Urbanism and the Politics of Violence The Medellín Miracle
Description
Medellín, Colombia, used to be the most violent city on earth, but in recent years, allegedly thanks to its 'social urbanism' approach to regeneration, it has experienced a sharp decline in violence. The author explores the politics behind this decline and the complex transformations in terms of urban development policies in Medellín.
Keywords
Social ScienceEthnic StudiesCaribbean & Latin American StudiesDeveloping & Emerging CountriesSociologyUrbanPolitical SciencePublic PolicySocial PolicyAnthropologyCultural & SocialPublic Affairs & AdministrationSocial Services & Welfare
2015Book
Author(s)K. Maclean
PublisherPalgrave Macmillan UK
ISBN9781137397355
LanguageEnglish
