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A review by csfrj_
Capital City: Gentrification and the Real Estate State by Samuel Stein
4.0
I appreciate Sam Stein’s book immensely. His activist and unapologetic voice is refreshing. The mix of theory and reality was a good equilibrium. Although for someone who has not read much about urban planning some important theories and concepts are quickly explained in two or three sentences.
Overall this is a great must read for anyone interested in urban planning but I feel that anyone working to change society in a positive way would benefit from reading it.
Finally, I with Sam spent more time in the solution and conclusion portion of the book. Maybe it could be a sequel!
Ps: I didn’t count it through but it would be interesting to see how many women vs men were quotes and referenced. I had the distinct impression that the balance was a little bit off.
Thank you for putting this book out in the world!
Overall this is a great must read for anyone interested in urban planning but I feel that anyone working to change society in a positive way would benefit from reading it.
Finally, I with Sam spent more time in the solution and conclusion portion of the book. Maybe it could be a sequel!
Ps: I didn’t count it through but it would be interesting to see how many women vs men were quotes and referenced. I had the distinct impression that the balance was a little bit off.
Thank you for putting this book out in the world!