Planet of Slums

Planet of Slums
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Publisher : Verso
Total Pages : 240
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ISBN-10 : 9781844671601
ISBN-13 : 1844671607
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Book Synopsis Planet of Slums by : Mike Davis

Download or read book Planet of Slums written by Mike Davis and published by Verso. This book was released on 2007-09-17 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Celebrated urban theorist Davis provides a global overview of the diverse religious, ethnic, and political movements competing for the souls of the new urban poor.


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