The Insecure City : Space, Power, and Mobility in Beirut

Abstract

The Insecure City is an ethnography of the experiences of moving through Beirut, focusing on the relationship between urban space and social class. This title was made Open Access by libraries from around the world through Knowledge Unlatched. ; Includes bibliographical references and indexes. ; Introduction: exploring mobility in Beirut -- The privatized city -- The space of war -- Politics and public space -- Securing Beirut -- The "chaos" of driving -- "There is no state". ; The Insecure City is an ethnography of the experiences of moving through Beirut, focusing on the relationship between urban space and social class. This title was made Open Access by libraries from around the world through Knowledge Unlatched. ; Mode of access: Internet.