Cities Rethought : A New Urban Disposition

Cities Rethought: A New Urban Disposition by Gautam Bhan, Michael Keith, Susan Parnell and Edgar Pieterse examines how cities can be better understood in an era of rapid change, growing complexity and global disruption. Bringing together insights from urban studies, research and practice, the book argues for a fresh approach to thinking about cities that bridges the gaps between academic disciplines, policy and lived experience. It is written for scholars, practitioners and citizens interested in shaping more thoughtful and effective urban futures.

Drawing on examples from cities across the Global North and Global South, the authors propose a new urban disposition that encourages readers to rethink how cities are studied, understood and transformed. By combining theoretical perspectives with practical experience, the book offers a framework for engaging with urban challenges in meaningful ways.

About This Book

The book explores the fragmented nature of contemporary urban studies and considers how a more integrated perspective can improve both understanding and action. It introduces the concept of a new urban disposition through normative, analytical and operational approaches that support more connected ways of thinking about cities.

Cities Rethought: A New Urban Disposition reflects the collective experience of its authors as researchers and practitioners working across different regions of the world. By bringing together diverse ideas and real-world perspectives, it encourages readers to engage with the complexity of cities while developing new approaches to urban research, planning and intervention.

What You'll Discover

• A new framework for understanding contemporary cities.
• Perspectives drawn from cities across the Global North and Global South.
• Connections between urban theory, research and practice.
• Normative, analytical and operational approaches to urban thinking.
• Insights into the challenges of studying and shaping cities.
• Ideas for rethinking urban analysis and meaningful intervention.

Perfect For

• Scholars of urban studies.
• Urban practitioners and policymakers.
• Students of urban development and planning.
• Citizens interested in understanding and improving cities.

Why You'll Love This Book

Cities Rethought: A New Urban Disposition offers a thoughtful and multidisciplinary perspective on the future of cities. By combining global insights with practical experience, it provides readers with new ways to understand urban complexity and engage more effectively with the places where people live and work.