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Global City Futures: Desire And Development In Singapore (Geographies Of Justice And Social Transformation Ser.),Used
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Global City Futures offers a queer analysis of urban and national development in Singapore, the Southeast Asian citystate commonly cast as a leading global city. Much discourse on Singapore focuses on its extraordinary socioeconomic development and on the fact that many city and national governors around the world see it as a developmental model. But counternarratives complicate this success story, pointing out rising income inequalities, the lack of a social safety net, an unjust migrant labor regime, significant restrictions on civil liberties, and more.With Global City Futures Natalie Oswin contributes to such critical perspectives by centering recent debates over the place of homosexuality in the citystate. She extends out from these debates to consider the ways in which the race, class, and gender biases that are already well critiqued in the literature on Singapore (and on other cities around the world) are tied in key ways to efforts to make the citystate into not just a heterosexual space that excludes queer subjects but a heteronormative one that queers many more than LGBT people. Oswin thus argues for the importance of taking the politics of sexuality and intimacy much more seriously within both Singapore studies and the wider field of urban studies.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Global City Futures'? A: 'Global City Futures' explores the intersection of urban development and queer analysis in Singapore, highlighting issues like income inequality and civil liberties.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Global City Futures'? A: The book is authored by Natalie Oswin, who provides critical insights into Singapore's development through a queer lens.
- Q: How many pages does 'Global City Futures' have? A: 'Global City Futures' consists of 158 pages, offering a concise yet comprehensive examination of its themes.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Global City Futures' is available in paperback binding, making it accessible and easy to handle.
- Q: When was 'Global City Futures' published? A: 'Global City Futures' was published on April 15, 2019.
- Q: What are some key issues addressed in the book? A: The book addresses issues such as rising income inequalities, migrant labor conditions, and the politics of sexuality and intimacy in Singapore.
- Q: Is 'Global City Futures' suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'Global City Futures' is suitable for academic study, particularly in fields like urban studies, gender studies, and social justice.
- Q: Does the book include any case studies or examples? A: Yes, the book includes discussions that draw from various case studies and examples relevant to Singapore's urban landscape.
- Q: Can 'Global City Futures' be beneficial for understanding global urban issues? A: Yes, the insights presented in 'Global City Futures' can help readers understand broader global urban issues through the lens of Singapore's unique challenges.
- Q: What makes 'Global City Futures' a significant contribution to urban studies? A: 'Global City Futures' contributes to urban studies by integrating queer theory with critical urban analysis, challenging conventional narratives of success in urban development.