AP/GLBL 4404 3.00
Neoliberal Urbanism
This course examines, first, the origins and historical development of neoliberalism as a political ideology of municipal governments, and, second, the impacts of the implementation of neoliberal policies on social/political/ cultural relations in contemporary cities. Students will also analyze theoretical and political debates surrounding neoliberal urbanism as these debates have unfolded in various cities of the world, including controversies about what constitutes justice and democracy under neoliberal urban policy implementation.