Africa and urban anthropology : theoretical and methodological contributions from contemporary fieldwork / / edited by Deborah Pellow, Suzanne Scheld |
Edizione | [1 ed.] |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | New York : , : Routledge, , 2023 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (541 pages) |
Disciplina | 307.76 |
Collana | Routledge Studies in Anthropology |
Soggetto topico |
Urban anthropology
Land use, Urban - Africa Urbanization - Africa |
ISBN |
1-00-300353-2
1-000-68422-9 1-003-00353-2 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa ![]() |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto | Part 1. Introduction -- Part 2. Knowing the City and Urban Imaginaries -- Part 3. Urban Spaces -- Part 4. Urban Infrastructure and Mobility -- Part 5. Power of Urban Belongingness -- Part 6. Language and the City -- Part 7. Conclusion. |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910678577803321 |
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Rethinking urban parks [[electronic resource] ] : public space & cultural diversity / / Setha Low, Dana Taplin, Suzanne Scheld |
Autore | Low Setha M |
Edizione | [1st ed.] |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Austin, : University of Texas Press, 2005 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (241 p.) |
Disciplina | 307.76 |
Altri autori (Persone) |
TaplinDana
ScheldSuzanne |
Soggetto topico |
Public spaces - United States
Urban parks - United States Environmental psychology - United States Multiculturalism - United States |
Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
ISBN | 0-292-79675-7 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa ![]() |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910451648503321 |
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Rethinking urban parks [[electronic resource] ] : public space & cultural diversity / / Setha Low, Dana Taplin, Suzanne Scheld |
Autore | Low Setha M |
Edizione | [1st ed.] |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Austin, : University of Texas Press, 2005 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (241 p.) |
Disciplina | 307.76 |
Altri autori (Persone) |
TaplinDana
ScheldSuzanne |
Soggetto topico |
Public spaces - United States
Urban parks - United States Environmental psychology - United States Multiculturalism - United States |
ISBN |
0-292-77821-X
0-292-79675-7 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa ![]() |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto | Frontmatter -- Contents -- List of Illustrations -- A Note on Terminology -- Acknowledgments -- Chapter 1 The Cultural Life of Large Urban Spaces -- Chapter 2 Urban Parks: History and Social Context -- Chapter 3 Prospect Park: Diversity at Risk -- Chapter 4 The Ellis Island Bridge Proposal: Cultural Values, Park Access, and Economics -- Chapter 5 Jacob Riis Park: Conflicts in the Use of a Historical Landscape -- Chapter 6 Orchard Beach in Pelham Bay Park: Parks and Symbolic Cultural Expression -- Chapter 7 Independence National Historical Park: Recapturing Erased Histories -- Chapter 8 Anthropological Methods for Assessing Cultural Values -- Chapter 9 Conclusion: Lessons on Culture and Diversity -- References Cited -- Index |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910777575403321 |
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Rethinking urban parks [[electronic resource] ] : public space & cultural diversity / / Setha Low, Dana Taplin, Suzanne Scheld |
Autore | Low Setha M |
Edizione | [1st ed.] |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Austin, : University of Texas Press, 2005 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (241 p.) |
Disciplina | 307.76 |
Altri autori (Persone) |
TaplinDana
ScheldSuzanne |
Soggetto topico |
Public spaces - United States
Urban parks - United States Environmental psychology - United States Multiculturalism - United States |
ISBN |
0-292-77821-X
0-292-79675-7 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa ![]() |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto | Frontmatter -- Contents -- List of Illustrations -- A Note on Terminology -- Acknowledgments -- Chapter 1 The Cultural Life of Large Urban Spaces -- Chapter 2 Urban Parks: History and Social Context -- Chapter 3 Prospect Park: Diversity at Risk -- Chapter 4 The Ellis Island Bridge Proposal: Cultural Values, Park Access, and Economics -- Chapter 5 Jacob Riis Park: Conflicts in the Use of a Historical Landscape -- Chapter 6 Orchard Beach in Pelham Bay Park: Parks and Symbolic Cultural Expression -- Chapter 7 Independence National Historical Park: Recapturing Erased Histories -- Chapter 8 Anthropological Methods for Assessing Cultural Values -- Chapter 9 Conclusion: Lessons on Culture and Diversity -- References Cited -- Index |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910807690203321 |
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Sustainability in Sub-Saharan Africa : problems, perspectives, and prospects / / edited by Jennifer L. De Maio, Suzanne Scheld, and Mintesnot Woldemanuel |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Lanham, Maryland : , : Lexington Books, , 2019 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (197 pages) |
Disciplina | 338.9270967 |
Soggetto topico | Sustainable development - Africa, Sub-Saharan |
ISBN | 1-4985-7396-7 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa ![]() |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto | Introduction: sustainable development and Sub-Saharan Africa / Jennifer De Maio, Suzanne Scheld and Mintesnot Woldeamanuel -- ; Part I: History and regional context for sustainability discourse in Sub-Saharan Africa -- The history of sustainable development and the emerging African voice / Suzanne Scheld and Mintesnot Woldeamanuel -- Ethical dilemmas in international relief & development work / Blaine D. Pope -- War, environmental crisis, and "mining terrorism" in the Congo : prolegomenon for an African philosophy of sustainability / Mutombo Nkulu-N'Sengha -- Good governance and sustainable development challenges and opportunities in Zimbabwe / Chipo Dendere -- ; Part II. Climate action and institutional partnership -- In the hot seat: the impact of vulnerability to climate change on environmental attitudes among Africans / Jennifer De Maio and Kristy Michaud -- Financing sustainable development? How international tax reform is failing Africa / Brian Dill and Heba Khalil -- ; Part III. Sustainable cities and communities -- Bridging the health divide: the case of Holy Innocents Children Hospital Mbarara, Uganda / Florence Kyomugisha -- Sustainable path to African urban development: the case of the transportation sector / Mintesnot Woldeamanuel -- Expectations of public space: attachments, environmental responsibility, and urban sustainability in Dakar, Senegal / Suzanne Scheld -- Conclusion: theoretical paradigms and continuing challenges / Jennifer L. De Maio, Suzanne Scheld and Mintesnot Woldeamanuel. |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910793348703321 |
Lanham, Maryland : , : Lexington Books, , 2019 | ||
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Sustainability in Sub-Saharan Africa : problems, perspectives, and prospects / / edited by Jennifer L. De Maio, Suzanne Scheld, and Mintesnot Woldemanuel |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Lanham, Maryland : , : Lexington Books, , 2019 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (197 pages) |
Disciplina | 338.9270967 |
Soggetto topico | Sustainable development - Africa, Sub-Saharan |
ISBN | 1-4985-7396-7 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa ![]() |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto | Introduction: sustainable development and Sub-Saharan Africa / Jennifer De Maio, Suzanne Scheld and Mintesnot Woldeamanuel -- ; Part I: History and regional context for sustainability discourse in Sub-Saharan Africa -- The history of sustainable development and the emerging African voice / Suzanne Scheld and Mintesnot Woldeamanuel -- Ethical dilemmas in international relief & development work / Blaine D. Pope -- War, environmental crisis, and "mining terrorism" in the Congo : prolegomenon for an African philosophy of sustainability / Mutombo Nkulu-N'Sengha -- Good governance and sustainable development challenges and opportunities in Zimbabwe / Chipo Dendere -- ; Part II. Climate action and institutional partnership -- In the hot seat: the impact of vulnerability to climate change on environmental attitudes among Africans / Jennifer De Maio and Kristy Michaud -- Financing sustainable development? How international tax reform is failing Africa / Brian Dill and Heba Khalil -- ; Part III. Sustainable cities and communities -- Bridging the health divide: the case of Holy Innocents Children Hospital Mbarara, Uganda / Florence Kyomugisha -- Sustainable path to African urban development: the case of the transportation sector / Mintesnot Woldeamanuel -- Expectations of public space: attachments, environmental responsibility, and urban sustainability in Dakar, Senegal / Suzanne Scheld -- Conclusion: theoretical paradigms and continuing challenges / Jennifer L. De Maio, Suzanne Scheld and Mintesnot Woldeamanuel. |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910828127303321 |
Lanham, Maryland : , : Lexington Books, , 2019 | ||
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