Planet of Slums

In this detailed study, Mike Davis examines the rapid growth of urban slum populations across the globe. The text analyzes the economic, social, and political shifts that have contributed to the rise of massive informal settlements in developing nations. Through a critical investigation of international policies and local conditions, the book outlines the challenges faced by millions of displaced and impoverished residents living in megacities. This work offers a rigorous exploration of contemporary urbanization, detailing the structural forces that shape modern metropolitan landscapes and the everyday realities of their inhabitants.