For the first time in history, more people live in cities than in the country side; one billion of them in housing constructed from whatever materials are at hand, wherever they can build. Dispossed relates the very human, and very moving, stories of families living today on the fringes of Manila, Nairobi, Mexico City, Bangkok and Cairo. The people tell about their lives and struggles, their hopes and fears.
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For the first time in history, more people live in cities than in the country side; one billion of them in housing constructed from whatever materials are at hand, wherever they can build. Dispossed relates the very human, and very moving, stories of families living today on the fringes of Manila, Nairobi, Mexico City, Bangkok and Cairo. The people tell about their lives and struggles, their hopes and fears.
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This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear. This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear.
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Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.
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Good. Dispossessed: Life in Our World's Urban Slums (SOFTCOVER CONDITION GOOD-PUBLISHED BY ORBIS BOOKS-COPYRIGHT 2006-219 PAGES) CONTENTS; INTRODUCTION ARE IN ORDER, MANILA, NAIROBI, MEXICO CITY, BANGKOK, CAIRO, CONCLUSION, by Mark Kramer (Author) Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. Dispossessed: Life in Our World's Urban Slums (SOFTCOVER CONDITION GOOD-PUBLISHED BY ORBIS BOOKS-COPYRIGHT 2006-219 PAGES) CONTENTS; INTRODUCTION ARE IN ORDER, MANILA, NAIROBI, MEXICO CITY, BANGKOK, CAIRO, CONCLUSION, by Mark Kramer (Author)