35 pages 1 hour read

Mike Davis

Planet of Slums

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2005

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Mike Davis's Planet of Slums offers a meticulous examination of urban poverty worldwide, illustrating the devastating impact of rapid urbanization on the marginalized. Praised for its depth and critical insight, the book is also critiqued for its dense, sometimes pessimistic tone. Overall, it's a compelling, albeit intense, study of global inequality and urban slum conditions.

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Who Should Read Planet of Slums?

Readers who would enjoy Planet of Slums by Mike Davis are typically interested in urban studies, social justice, and global poverty. Comparable to The Shock Doctrine by Naomi Klein and Evicted by Matthew Desmond, these readers appreciate incisive socio-economic critique and in-depth examinations of marginalized communities.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Topics
Politics / Government
Business / Economics
Urban Development
Themes
Society: Politics & Government
Society: Economics
Society: Colonialism