{"title":"Sarah Charlton","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSarah Charlton\u003c\/strong\u003e offers insightful explorations into contemporary urban landscapes and the subtle dynamics that shape them. Her work invites readers to consider the spaces on the periphery of cities and the lived experiences found there, blending thoughtful observation with engaging narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough a keen eye for detail and a reflective tone, Charlton's writing encourages a fresh understanding of everyday environments. Her books are perfect for those interested in urban studies, social geography, or the nuanced rhythms of city life.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"living-the-urban-periphery-by-alison-todes-9781526198327","title":"Living the urban periphery","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLiving the Urban Periphery\u003c\/em\u003e explores the vibrant and evolving edges of cities, focusing particularly on African urban peripheries. Despite their significant transformations, these areas are under-researched, with scant attention given to the patterns of building, growth, investment, and decline that define them, as well as the lived experiences of their inhabitants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis co-authored monograph presents findings from an extensive comparative study involving Ethiopia and South Africa, complemented by insights from a related study on Ghana. It delves into the dual themes of living in these dynamically transforming urban environments and understanding the driving forces behind their evolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBy conceptualising and applying five 'logics of periphery', this work provides unique, contextually-informed perspectives on the fundamental processes shaping urban peripheries. It also highlights the diverse manifestations of these processes in contemporary Africa for those living on the peripheries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47934111056108,"sku":"9781526198327","price":121.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781526198327-living-the-urban-periphery.jpg?v=1783897593"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/sarah-charlton.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}