Full Description
This text is a sociological study of a community in transition and the impact of urban regeneration. The process of change on the Isle of Dogs is revealed from the differing perspectives of Islanders, developers and business, and yuppies attracted to the area. The book is intended for undergraduate and postgraduate courses in urban sociology, social geography, cultural and community studies, housing and urban planning, race and ethnic studies, and broader market including Open University courses, "A"-level courses and general interest.
Contents
Acknowledgements, List of figures, List of tables, Introduction, Chapter 1. Echoes of the past, Chapter 2. Dreams and schemes, Chapter 3. We didn't have time to be nice to people, Chapter 4. Grab and greed, Chapter 5. Different worlds, Chapter 6. A slice of the cake, Chapter 7. It all turns very nasty: Obvious, visible and on our doorstep, Chapter 8. A different place altogether, Chapter 9. Making sense of it all: The global and the local, Postscript, References, Index
