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In this book, Michel S. Laguerre argues that there exists an informal city located just beneath and in the interstices of the formal city. The metaphor is not geographical, but rather structural and hermeneutical. This is the city where manoeuvres that cannot be done publicly, legally, ethically or otherwise are performed. The author shows with illustrative data drawn from the American urban experience - the San Francisco-Oakland Metropolitan area - why and how the informal city must be seen as the hidden dimension of the formal city.
A note on book covers: while we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
Unveils hidden urban layers through American city insights.
Who is this book for?
If you're curious about the unseen, often overlooked side of urban life, this book offers a fascinating perspective. Michel S. Laguerre's exploration of the informal city's role beneath the formal structure opens up new thoughts on city living and the complexities behind urban growth. It's a compelling read for anyone interested in urban studies or social dynamics.
