{"title":"Tom Goodfellow","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTom Goodfellow\u003c\/strong\u003e offers insightful explorations of contemporary urban life, delving into the complexities of modern peripheries and the spaces that shape our social landscapes. His writing invites readers to consider how environment and community intertwine in unexpected ways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect thoughtful reflections that blend observation with critical analysis, revealing the subtle dynamics of cities and their outskirts. Goodfellow's work is ideal for those curious about the evolving narratives of urban existence.\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\/tom-goodfellow.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}