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Kramer, Mark, 1974-

Dispossessed : life in our world's urban slums / Mark Kramer. - Maryknoll, NY : Orbis Books, c2006. - x, 219 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 217-219).

Introductions are in order : meeting one billion squatters -- Manila : urbanization in the global south -- Nairobi : colonial city, then and now -- Mexico City : no title, no land, no home -- Bangkok : life in the shadows -- Cairo : slum living conditions -- Conclusion : knowing the dispossessed. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

"Dispossessed 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. Mark Kramer also introduces the reasons behind this growing urbanization and its far-reaching consequences."--BOOK JACKET.

ISBN: 1570756589 (pbk.)

Standard No.: 9781570756580

LCCN: 2005023131

Nat. Bib. No.: GBA626693 bnb

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Squatter settlements--Developing countries--Case studies.
Squatters--Developing countries--Case studies.
Urban poor--Developing countries--Case studies.

LC Class. No.: HD7287.96.D44 / K73 2005

Dewey Class. No.: 307.3/364