Justice and Fairness in the City - by Simin Davoudi & Derek Bell (Paperback)

About the Book

This book examines the theory and practice of justice in and of the city through a multi-disciplinary collaboration, which draws on a wide range of expertise. It will be a valuable resource for academic researchers and students across a range of disciplines including urban and environmental studies.

Book Synopsis

With more than half the world's population now living in urban areas, 'fairness' and 'justice' within the city are key concepts in contemporary political debate. This book examines the theory and practice of justice in and of the city through a multi-disciplinary collaboration, which draws on a wide range of expertise. By bringing diverse disciplinary and theoretical perspectives into conversation with each other to explore the (in) justices in urban environment, education, mobility and participation the book makes a significant contribution to our understanding of justice and fairness in and of the city. It will be a valuable resource for academic researchers and students across a range of disciplines including urban and environmental studies, geography, planning, education, ethics and politics.

Review Quotes

"For those interested in being able to discuss the just city with conceptual clarity in a globalized and urbanized world, this collection is essential reading."--Mark Davidson, Clark University

About the Author

Simin Davoudi is Professor of Environmental Policy and Planning and Associate Director of the Institute for Sustainability at Newcastle University. Her research interests lie at the interface of society and ecology and focuses on questions of spatiality, governance, politics and justice on which she had published widely.

Derek Bell is Professor in Environmental Political Theory at Newcastle University. His main research interests lie at the intersection of environmental politics and analytical political philosophy. He has published widely on environmental justice and citizenship, and local and global climate justice.