Overview
Originally published in 1979. In this forcefully argued book, Milton Santos shows that contemporary explanations of urbanization and spatial organization in underdeveloped countries are inadequate. This failure is attributable to their origins in theories elaborated to explain the development of advanced Western societies. Santos' work provides the basis for the new theory which is so badly needed. He describes the urban economy in these countries in terms of two circuits of activity – an upper circuit consisting of those enterprises and structures which are based on modern technology and are oriented towards the advanced capitalist world, and a lower circuit comprised of more traditional processes and forms of exchange. The dialectical interaction of these two circuits is seen to generate the patterns of growth, forms of State intervention and, above all, the spatial organization characteristic of Third World economies.
This was a revision and translation of L’Espace Partagé (1975).
This book title, The Shared Space (The Two Circuits of the Urban Economy in Underdeveloped Countries), ISBN: 9781138102583, by Milton Santos, Chris Gerry, published by Taylor & Francis (December 13, 2018) is available in paperback. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
Unlike Amazon and other retailers who may also offer The Shared Space (The Two Circuits of the Urban Economy in Underdeveloped Countries) books on their website, we specialize in large quantities and provide personal service, from trusted, experienced, friendly people in Portland, Oregon. We offer a Price Match Guarantee, and QuickQuote form, to make purchasing quick and easy.
Prefer to work with a human being when you order The Shared Space (The Two Circuits of the Urban Economy in Underdeveloped Countries) books in bulk? Our Book Specialists are standing by Monday-Friday 8-5 PST, ready to help!