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Urban Nightscapes: Youth Cultures, Pleasure Spaces and Corporate Power
Author(s): Paul Chatterton (Author), Robert Hollands (Author)
- Publisher: Routledge
- Publication Date: May 22, 2003
- Edition: 1st
- Language: English
- Print length: 304 pages
- ISBN-10: 0415283450
- ISBN-13: 9780415283458
Book Description
In many western cities, urban nightlife is experiencing a ‘McDonaldisation’, where big branded names are taking over large parts of downtown areas, leaving consumers with an increasingly standardised experience. This book takes a new look at this rapidly changing aspect of urban life, examining the relationships between young adults, nightlife and city spaces. It focuses on what the authors call ‘urban nightscapes’ – both mainstream and alternative youthful cultural activities in bars, pubs, night-clubs and music venues, which occur against a backdrop of increasing corporate influence in the night-time economy.
Editorial Reviews
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‘I heard author Rob Hollands give a brilliant paper on the research that is reported in this book … the book certainly matched the appeal … An engaging read.’ – Young People Now
‘… a terrific book which adds yet another dimension to contemporary thinking on th meaning of the ‘right to the city’.’ – Cultural Geographies
About the Author
Paul Chatterton, Robert Hollands
