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The Space Isn’t Fixed with Flows

Author: Marlena Hanlon August 17, 2015 0 Comments

Both Harvey and Castells discuss the relationship between space and socioeconomics. Harvey approaches the question through the lens of Marx’s spatial fix, examining the potential of using imperialism as a means to resolve systemic failures in capitalism. Castells considers the…
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Development, Social Theory, Urban Planning

Tactical Use of Violent Protest

Author: Marlena Hanlon August 5, 2015 0 Comments

Case Study, Communication, Social Theory, Urban Planning

German School vs Chicago School – filtered a bit through an IP lens

Author: Marlena Hanlon March 9, 2015 0 Comments

It’s interesting that although the “German School” and the “Chicago School” are presented as discrete, as many of the scholars later associated with the early Chicago School also came from Germany and presumably were (in)formed by the same temporal milieu….
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Social Theory, Urban Planning