Beyond the Walled City: Colonial Exclusion in Havana
In Beyond the Walled City: Colonial Exclusion in Havana, Guadalupe Garcia investigates the urban strategies of exclusion in colonial Cuba. The book explores how Havana's walled spaces reinforced social divisions and colonial control, offering insights into the interplay of architecture, race, and power in shaping historical landscapes.
About This Book
Beyond the Walled City delves into the historical context of colonial Havana, focusing on the mechanisms of exclusion within its urban framework.
The book analyzes how the city's walls and spatial organization contributed to colonial power structures, separating different social groups.
Through this examination, it highlights the role of architecture and urban planning in perpetuating inequality during the colonial period.
The narrative draws on historical evidence to illustrate the broader implications of these exclusions in Cuban society.
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