The Autonomous City: A History of Urban Squatting
The Autonomous City: A History of Urban Squatting by Alexander Vasudevan delves into the legacy of squatting as a means of urban resistance. It chronicles how squatters have transformed abandoned spaces into vibrant communities, confronting issues of housing access and city governance. This work offers a comprehensive view of squatting's impact on modern urban landscapes.
About This Book
The Autonomous City examines the historical practice of urban squatting, highlighting how communities have reclaimed spaces in cities facing inequality and displacement.
Drawing on global examples, the book illustrates squatting's role in challenging conventional urban planning and fostering alternative living arrangements.
Author Alexander Vasudevan provides insights into the movements that have shaped this form of urban autonomy over time.
Through a historical lens, it connects squatting to broader struggles for social justice and housing rights in urban environments.
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