A Citizen's Guide to City Politics: Montreal Contributor(s): Shragge, Eric (Editor), Prince, Jason (Editor), Henaway, Mostafa (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1551647796 ISBN-13: 9781551647791 Publisher: Black Rose Books
Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: July 2021 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Political Science | Public Policy - City Planning & Urban Development - Social Science | Sociology - Urban - Law | Housing & Urban Development |
Physical Information: 0.94" H x 6.46" W x 8.98" L (1.23 lbs) 300 pages |
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Publisher Description: From Montreal's grassroots activists, city planners, and engaged citizens, a guide to building radical municipal power from the ground up. World cities face persistent tension between the pull of globalization and the needs of citizens. Conventional political parties present milquetoast solutions that accommodate the interests of business. Meanwhile, citizens in cafes, meeting halls, on the streets, and now in virtual forums are rising to the challenge of imagining new and radical municipal policy from the ground up. This book explores the future of Montreal's citizen lead movements at a moment defined by the threats of pandemic, austerity, housing speculation and insecurity, and racism. It pairs contemporary analysis with an exploration of Montreal's rich municipal history. The editors of A Citizen's Guide to City Politics gathered more than twenty activists, urban planners, and thinkers to address the major problems facing Montrealers and propose alternatives from a citizen's perspective. Municipal movements everywhere will see their own struggles reflected in this guide and will find inspiration for debate and action. |
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