Peter Marcuse
3 books
About the Author
Peter Marcuse is a distinguished urban planner, sociologist, and professor emeritus at Columbia University, where he dedicated his career to examining the intersections of urban development, social justice, and political economy. With a sharp analytical mind shaped by his experiences in post-war Europe and his activism in American cities, Marcuse critiques the commodification of housing and advocates for equitable urban policies. His seminal work, In Defense of Housing: The Politics of Crisis, co-authored with David Madden, dissects the global housing crisis, revealing how neoliberal policies exacerbate inequality and displacement. Through rigorous scholarship and public engagement, Marcuse inspires a vision of cities as spaces for democratic participation rather than profit-driven enterprises, influencing generations of urban thinkers and activists worldwide.
Common genres
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analytical
critical
accessible
