The Politics of Civic Space in Asia: Building Urban Communities

Book Overview

This book explores how and why civic spaces are used by different communities in Asia and what role urban governance and public participation play in the support or demise of communities. Using case studies of contemporary city life throughout, the contributors provide insights into the importance and value of civic space, arguing that civic spaces provide not only the physical sites for civil society to function autonomously; but also provide...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415542421
• ISBN13: 9780415542425
• Release Date: May 2012
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.2"