Jakarta: Claiming spaces and rights in the city (Routledge Research on Urban Asia)

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Synopsis
Jakarta is being transformed in an unknown speed and manner by new types of urban authorities and drivers of transformation. These actors are moving in a field of opportunity that was created by recent and severe changes in the economic, socio-political and natural environment of Jakarta.

Including chapters written by contributors who have lived and worked in Jakarta for years, this book shows how urban space in Jakarta is increasingly created by the entanglement of different layers that co-exist in political and socio-economic life, with actors criss-crossing between formal and informal spheres. In each case the authors explore who are the drivers of urban change, and what are the processes in shaping the current and future city of Jakarta. Not denying that former elites are still a critical force in shaping Jakarta, the book analyses to what extent former stakeholders are undermined, and what types of new authorities or social institutions are emerging. It examines how drivers of transformation claim their right to space in the city and how their actions and strategies reflect their vision on the future of Jakarta.

An important addition to the discussion of urban change and development, this book will be of interest to scholars interested in Indonesia, South-East Asia, urbanization, development research, anthropology and globalization.

Copyright:
2018

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
254 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781351620444
Related ISBNs:
9781138084209, 9781315111919
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
selection and editorial matter, Jörgen Hellman, Marie Thynell and Roanne van Voorst; individual chapters, the contributors
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Nonfiction, Social Studies
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:
Roanne Van Voorst
Edited by:
Jorgen Hellman
Edited by:
Marie Thynell

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