Book description
Contemporary critical studies have recently experienced a significant spatial turn. In what may eventually be seen as one of the most important intellectual and political developments in the late twentieth century, scholars have begun to interpret space and the embracing spatiality of human life with the same critical insight and…
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Why read it?
1 author picked Thirdspace as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Renowned geographer Soja presents an intriguing interpretation of the underlying forces shaping the urban landscape.
Using a blend of critical and postmodern theories, he reconceptualizes the meaning, organization, and use of space in the production of societal inequality within capitalist societies, including but not limited to race.
Equally important to me is the discussion about the system’s inherent contradictions and the phenomenon of active resistance against repression.
From Paul's list on The best books on the underlying foundation of racialized spaces and places.
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