David Harvey, speaking at Dangerous Ideas for Dangerous Times, about his latest book, explaining how cities have been, and will continue to be, the main arena of struggle against capitalism and its affects
Cities are where most of the wealth in our society is created, and where the exploiters and exploited rub shoulders. From slums to skyscrapers, cities provide the backdrop to the battles that will shape our future. David Harvey, acclaimed writer and academic and pioneer of Marxist geography, presents his latest book, taking examples from around the world to explain how cities have been, and will continue to be, the main arena of struggle against capitalism and its affects.
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