Megacity Slums: Social Exclusion, Space and Urban Policies in Brazil and India (Urban Challenges, 1)

This book looks at slums and social exclusion in the four major megacities of India and Brazil, and analyzes the interrelationships between urban policies and housing and environmental issues. The challenges posed in Delhi, Mumbai, Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo have spurred public reformers into action through housing, rehabilitation and conservation programs. Civil society and the inhabitants of these cities have also begun to get involved. On the other hand, one must wonder whether these challenges were partly created by the deficiencies of these very reformers and civil society, be it their lack of intervention (as advocates of government intervention would argue), or the flaws and inadequacies of their actions (as supporters of the free market would suggest). Are policies alleviating or aggravating social exclusion? This book explores these questions and more. Readership: Readers with an interest in slums (particularly in Brazil and India) and the political, environmental and sociological effects they have in their respective countries. This Book Looks At Slums And Social Exclusion In The Four Major Megacities Of India And Brazil, And Analyzes The Interrelationships Between Urban Policies And Housing And Environmental Issues. In Delhi, Mumbai, Rio De Janeiro And São Paulo, The Challenges They Pose Have Spurred Public Actors Into Action Through Housing, Rehabilitation And Conservation Programs, Not To Mention Civil Society And The Inhabitants Themselves. On The Other Hand, One Must Wonder Whether These Challenges Were Partly Created By The Deficiencies Of These Very Public Actors And Civil Society, Be It Their Lack Of Intervention (as Advocates Of Government Intervention Would Argue), Or The Flaws And Inadequacies Of Their Actions (as Supporters Of The Free Market Would Suggest). Are Policies Alleviating Or Aggravating Social Exclusion? This Book Explores These Questions And More.--page [4] Of Cover. Machine Generated Contents Note: Ch. 1 Introduction: Social Exclusion, Space And Urban Policies In Brazil And India / Marie-caroline Saglio-yatzimirsky -- Ch. 2 National And Urban Contexts Of The Four Metropolises / Marie-helene Zerah -- Ch. 3 The Right Of The City Or The Right To The City? / Rafael Soares Goncalves -- Boxes / Frederic Landy -- Ch. 4 Public Policies And The Treatment Of Slums / Marie-caroline Saglio-yatzimirsky -- Box / Lenise Lima Fernandes -- Ch. 5 Public Policies, Environment And Social Exclusion / Wagner Ribeiro -- Boxes / Benedito Oscar Correia -- Ch. 6 Local And Translocal Systems Of Actors / Nicolas Bautes -- Ch. 7 Slum Demolition: Impact On The Affected Families, And Coping Strategies / Damien Vaquier -- Boxes / Monica De Souza -- Ch. 8 Acting From The Slums: Questioning Social Movement And Resistance / Frederic Landy -- Ch. 9 Conclusion: Spatial Justice, Exclusion And Urban Policies In Brazil And India / Marie-caroline Saglio-yatzimirsky. Editors, Marie-caroline Saglio-yatzimirsky, Inalco & Center For South Asian Studies (ceias, Cnrs-ehess), France, Frédéric Landy, University Of Paris Ouest-nanterre, Umr Mosaïques-lavue, & Center For South Asian Studies (cieas, Cnrs-ehess), France. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. This book looks at slums and social exclusion in the four major megacities of India and Brazil, and analyzes the interrelationships between urban policies and housing and environmental issues. The challenges posed in Delhi, Mumbai, Rio de Janeiro and Sô Paulo have spurred public reformers into action through housing, rehabilitation and conservation programs. Civil society and the inhabitants of these cities have also begun to get involved. On the other hand, one must wonder whether these challenges were partly created by the deficiencies of these very reformers and civil society, be it their