Book Reviews

Sassen, Robyn; Rankin, Elizabeth; Skawran, Karin M.; Nettleton, Anitra; Rensburg, Wilhelm van

doi:10.1080/00043389.2005.11877048

Cited by 1 publication

(1 citation statement)

References 1 publication

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…a focus on the city in studying globalization will tend to bring to the fore the growing inequalities between highly provisioned and profoundly disadvantaged sectors and spaces of the city, and hence such a focus introduces yet another formulation of questions of power and inequality. (24) In China, rural migrants' adaptation to different urban settings and their sense of belonging have attracted increasing research attention. (25) Nevertheless, such studies are restricted to urban privileges and assets, while UA is often neglected because of its small contribution to the urban economy.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

The condition of urban agriculture in a Chinese global city: evidence from the field

Talamini¹,

Qi²,

Viganò³

2022

Environment and Urbanization

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Urban agriculture (UA) encompasses different practices and dissimilar agendas, not all environmentally and socially savoury, ranging from food security to leisure and recreation. Although there is a wealth of literature on UA, little research has investigated its presence and role in a Chinese global city against the backdrop of unbridled urbanisation. This article focuses on Nanshan District in Shenzhen, a vast, rapidly urbanising region in China. We analyse the social and spatial characteristics of UA and its regulation. Employing a mixed-method approach that combines spatial analysis and in-depth semi-structured interviews, the results demonstrate the coexistence and interaction of diverse types of UA. What emerges is a socio-biologically rich heterogeneity of precarious practices, overlooked by the local authorities, but contributing to stewardship, social development and community engagement, while preserving a precious agricultural heritage. This article presents policy insights and advocates for government involvement in recognising the social significance of UA.

show abstract

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%