More than half of the world's population now lives in urban areas,
but a billion of these people reside in neighbourhoods
characterized by entrenched disadvantage. These neighbourhoods,
known as 'slums', are often seen as a debilitating and even
subversive presence within society. In reality, however, it is
often the host societies and their public policies that are at
fault. In this comprehensive global history, Alan Mayne explores
the evolution and meaning of the word 'slum', from its origins in
London in the early nineteenth century to its use to describe
favela communities in the lead up to the Rio de Janeiro Olympic
Games in 2016. The word 'slum' has been extensively used for two
hundred years to condemn and disperse poor communities. Mounting a
case for the word's elimination from the language of progressive
urban social reform, Slums is a must-read book for all those
interested in social history and the importance of these vibrant
and vital neighbourhoods.
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