Residential Segregation in Comparative Perspective: Making Sense of Contextual Diversity

by Kuniko Fujita, Thomas Maloutas, Chris Pickvance

Overview

We know very little about variations in urban class and ethnic segregation among nations and even less about differences among cities in different regions of the world. Spatial organization (places and neighbourhoods) matters significantly in some cities in reproducing class relations and ethno-racial hierarchies, but may be much less important in others. The degree and the impact of segregation depend upon contextual diversity.

By emphasizing the importance of contextual diversity in the study of urban residential segregation, the book questions currently popular urban theories such as global city, neoliberal urbanism, and gentrification. These theories tend to dissociate cities from their national and regional context and thus ignore their history, culture, politics and institutions.

The aim of this book is to introduce the significantly different urban experiences in social and spatial segregation patterns and rationales which exist among the world's regions and to demonstrate that urban theory needs to draw systematically upon this wide range of experiences. The cities selected (Athens, Beijing, Budapest, Copenhagen, Hong Kong, Madrid, Paris, São Paulo, Taipei, and Tokyo) were chosen in order to achieve geographical spread, to maximise the diversity of types of socioeconomic regulation.This volume is thus able to avoid the interpretative limitations and misconstructions resulting from universalizing the Anglo-American experience.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781409461210
Publisher:	Ashgate Publishing Ltd
Publication date:	09/01/2012
Series:	Cities and Society
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	23 MB
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About the Author

Thomas Maloutas, Harokopio University and National Centre for Social Research, Athens, Greece. Kuniko Fujita, Michigan State University, USA.

Thomas Maloutas, Kuniko Fujita, Richard Child Hill, John R. Logan, Limei Li, Ngai-ming Yip, Chia-Huang Wang, Chun-Hao Li, Eduardo Marques, Renata Bichir, Celi Scalon, Edmond Préteceille, Hans Thor Andersen, Zoltán Kovács, Marta Dominguez, Jesus Leal, Elena Martinez Goytre, Tuna Tasan-Kok, Vassilis Arapoglou, George Kandylis, John Sayas.

Table of Contents

Contents: Introduction: residential segregation in context, Thomas Maloutas; Residential income inequality in Tokyo and why it does not translate into class-based segregation, Kuniko Fujita and Richard Child Hill; The impact of housing tenure on residential segregation in Beijing, China, John R. Logan and Limei Li; Residential segregation in an unequal city: why are there no urban ghettos in Hong Kong?, Ngai-ming Yip; A portrait of residential differentiation in Taipei City (1980-2010), Chia-Huang Wang and Chun-Hao Li; Residential segregation and social structure in São Paulo: continuity and change since the 1990s, Eduardo Marques, Renata Bichir and Celi Scalon; Segregation, social mix and public policies in Paris, Edmond Préteceille; The solidity of urban socio-spatial structures in Copenhagen, Hans Thor Andersen; Residential segregation in Budapest before and after transition, Zoltán Kovács; The limits of segregation as an expression of socioeconomic inequality: the Madrid case, Marta Dominguez, Jesus Leal and Elena Martinez Goytre; Changing dynamics of residential segregation in Istanbul, Tuna Tasan-Kok; Social polarization and de-segregation in Athens, Thomas Maloutas, Vassilis Arapoglou, George Kandylis and John Sayas; Conclusion: residential segregation and urban theory, Kuniko Fujita; Index.

Editorial Reviews

'This set of city-case-studies across the globe - ranging from Tokyo to São Paolo, from Beijing to Istanbul - confronts different patterns and levels of inequality and segregation with different state and other contexts. Due to this focus it is a "must read" for all aiming at a fuller understanding of segregation. Through their colourful selections the authors convincingly show that context matters. They fill a gap in the literature.' Sako Musterd, University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands 'Residential segregation is common to all cities but the nature, form and scale varies between cities and societies depending on economic and political structure, class and ethnic composition and level of development. With its wide range of case studies this valuable book breaks out of the assumptions of traditional Anglo-American contexts. It will be a "must read" for anyone interested in residential segregation and its variations worldwide.' Chris Hamnett, King's College London, UK 'This is a good book and it makes a place for itself in the segregation literature through the inclusion of case studies from a diverse and different set of places and international contexts.' Environment and Planning A '... this is a valuable book including case studies from a diverse and different set of places and international contexts. It makes a place for itself in the segregation literature through breaking out of the assumptions of a traditional Anglo-American context. Due to its contextual diversity, it will be a ’must read’ for researchers, students and policymakers aiming at a more systematic understanding of segregation and its variations worldwide. I would also strongly recommend this book to anyone with any sort of interest in residential segregation.' Urban Studies

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