Urban Claims and the Right to the City

Urban Claims and the Right to the City, Volume 1, is a scholarly examination of urban planning and development. This work of social sciences analyzes how city dwellers interpret the contested processes of urban growth. By focusing on grassroots perspectives in Salvador da Bahia, Brazil, and London, UK, the text provides a detailed look at the intersection of public affairs and policy.

The book explores the daily struggles for housing and spatial rights through the voices of those living these experiences. Julian Walker presents a study rooted in politics and social sciences, addressing identity conflicts related to race, gender, disability, sexuality, citizenship, and class. This volume offers a critical perspective on politics and government by highlighting the grounded realities of urban inhabitants fighting for their right to the city.