What is the main focus of Inland Empire by Manuel Shvartzberg Carrio?

The book examines how modernist architecture in the American desert helped reinforce settler colonialism and the exploitation of Indigenous land and resources.

Which Indigenous community is featured in this book?

The book features extensive dialogue and research regarding the Cahuilla community and the Agua Caliente tribe.

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Uncovering the intersection of modernist architecture and settler colonialism.

Reading guide

This is Volume 1 of the Global And Insurgent Legalities series.

The text moves from the specific case study of the Aguas Calientes Spa to a broader analysis of how modernist design promoted the myth of empty desert lands.

Description

The Global And Insurgent Legalities series explores the complex intersections of law, territory, and built environments. By examining how architectural design and legal frameworks interact, the series uncovers the hidden histories of land tenure and sovereignty.

Through rigorous archival research and critical analysis, this series investigates how physical structures and legal systems have been used to reinforce hegemony or facilitate resistance. It provides a profound look at the ways in which human ecology and built structures shape our understanding of history and justice.

Books in this Series

Inland Empire: Settler Colonialism and Modern Architecture in Southern

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