Global Perspectives in Urban Law: The Legal Power of Cities (Juris Diversitas)

Book Details

• Publisher: Routledge

• Author: Nestor M. Davidson

• Language: English

• Edition: 1

• ISBN: 9780815372271

• Pages: 248

• Cover: Hardcover

About the Book

Urban Law: Comparative and Global Perspectives by Nestor M. Davidson provides a comprehensive examination of the rapidly growing field of urban law, focusing on the intersection of law, urban spaces, and global challenges. This insightful volume brings together diverse perspectives on urban law, offering emerging theories and analyses of a wide range of topics, including criminal reform, urban housing, social and economic inequality, financial crises, and the democratization of space and identity.

Davidson emphasizes the critical importance of understanding social, economic, and cultural issues in conjunction with the rule of law to address gaps in basic services and ensure that cities can be developed in sustainable, equitable ways. The book also explores the role of urban law in shaping long-term plans for cities, with an eye towards creating safer, more inclusive environments for people everywhere.

Through a comparative and global lens, this volume underscores the importance of collaborative scholarly efforts in addressing the challenges urban centers face in the modern world. It provides an essential resource for anyone interested in the evolving role of law in urban development and the pursuit of a just, democratic future in cities worldwide.