Space and Food in the City
Author | : Alec Thornton |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 132 |
Release | : 2018-05-02 |
ISBN-10 | : 9783319893242 |
ISBN-13 | : 3319893246 |
Rating | : 4/5 (246 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Space and Food in the City by : Alec Thornton
Download or read book Space and Food in the City written by Alec Thornton and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-05-02 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Urban social movements are influential agents in shaping cityscapes to reflect values and needs of communities. Alongside urban population growth, various forms of urban agriculture activity, such as community and market gardens, are expanding, globally. This book explores citizens’ ‘rights to city’ and alternative views on urban space and the growing importance of urban food systems.