GGRB05H3 Chapter 2: CHAPTER 2
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Using urban studies to propose new concepts that raise awareness on social processes. Develop social relevant research (eg. how urban space is a site for grassroots, and an alternative form of politics) Taking into account the lives of marginalized and ordinary residents rather than just urban elites. David harvey was the first really critical urban geographer looked past the social, cultural, physical and env. Characteristics of a city (as the chicago school did) (pg 29) Argued that his perspectives were liberal in the idea that they would recognize problems, but use existing social mechanisms to solve them. Harvey also discusses the idea that the private property system encourages some people to have property while not allowing others to have it (eg. poor people can"t always buy their own houses) Myth: a narrative about that world that is not completely untrue, but it resonates w/ and supports particular interests over others (pg 31)
