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Spatial Conflicts and Divisions in Post-Socialist Cities.

By: Material type: TextSeries: Publisher: Cham : Springer International Publishing AG, 2020Copyright date: ©2020Edition: 1st edDescription: 1 online resource (268 pages)Content type:
  • text
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  • computer
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  • 9783030617653
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  • 307.760947
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Contents:
Intro -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Contents -- Editor and Contributors -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- 1 Conflicts and Divisions of Urban Space. Linking Post-socialist and Global Discourses -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Studies on Post-socialist Cities. Outlining the Research Priorities -- 1.3 Global Studies on Contested and Divided Cities. Highlighting the Core Concepts -- 1.4 Studies on Conflicts and Divisions in Post-socialist Cities. Searching for Research Gaps -- 1.5 The Aim and Scope of the Book. Making a Step Forward -- 1.6 Closing Remarks -- References -- Part IGeopolitical Conflicts and Divisions in Urban Space. Between Past and Present -- 2 The Role of the State Border in Socio-Cultural Changes of a Divided Town. Cieszyn/Český Tĕšín in a Regional Context -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Division of the Town in Historical, Political and Ethno-National Context -- 2.3 Changes in the Function of the State Border and Evolution of Relations Between Cieszyn and Český Tĕšín with Their Surroundings -- 2.4 Consequences of Division. Socio-Cultural Changes in Urban Space of Cieszyn/Český Tĕšín -- 2.5 Conclusion -- References -- 3 Divided Towns on the Polish-German Border-Dissimilar Sisters? -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Population Potential of Divided Towns -- 3.3 Knowledge of the Language Used in the Neighbouring Country -- 3.4 Wayfinding Signs and Signage in the Language of the Neighbouring Country -- 3.5 Conclusion -- References -- 4 Kosovska Mitrovica as Two Parallel Cities in the Twenty-First Century -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Geographical Outline -- 4.3 The City's Division -- 4.4 Uncertain Statistics. How Many People Live in Kosovska Mitrovica? -- 4.5 Life in Parallel Cities -- 4.5.1 Symbolic Divisions -- 4.5.2 Economic and Institutional Divisions -- 4.6 Conclusion -- References.
Part IIMilitary Conflicts and Post-war Divisions in Urban Space. Between Hard and Soft Power -- 5 Divided Space or Divided Society? The Case of Vukovar -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 Geographical, Political and Historical Background as Prerequisites for Narratives of Division -- 5.3 Four-Level Model of Divisions of Urban Space in Vukovar -- 5.3.1 Formal and Administrative Divisions: The Case of Education -- 5.3.2 Political Divisions: The Case of Language vs. Script -- 5.3.3 Informal and Mental Divisions: Everyday Life of (Non)belonging -- 5.3.4 Symbolic Divisions: Exclaves of Memories -- 5.3.5 Conclusion -- References -- 6 Ethnoterritorial Divisions and Urban Geopolitics in Post-Yugoslav Mostar -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 Demographic and Political Asymmetry -- 6.3 Internationalised and Multi-Stakeholder Geopolitics -- 6.4 Permanent Urban Transition and Permanent Temporality -- 6.5 Territorial Ethnocracy -- 6.6 Perspectives on Mostar's Urban Geopolitics. Dialogue vs. Confrontation -- 6.7 Conclusion -- References -- 7 How Do State and Military Borders Divide the Urban Spaces of Donbas? Cases of Milove/Chertkovo and Zolote -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 Frontier Twin Towns Milove and Chertkovo -- 7.2.1 War and Border Strengthening in Milove/Chertkovo -- 7.3 Zolote-The Urban Heart of Donbas Industrialisation -- 7.4 Phases of the Conflict in the Urban Space of Zolote -- 7.5 Socio-Economic and Human Consequences of Divisions in Zolote -- 7.6 Conclusion -- References -- Part IIIHistorical Turning Points and Contested Urban Spaces. Between Multicultural Heritage and National Ideology -- 8 Cultural Atavism in the Face of an Environmental Disaster: Skopje 2014 in the limelight -- 8.1 Introduction -- 8.2 Contextual Background -- 8.3 Identity Pursuit Amidst an Environmental Crisis -- 8.4 Enter Skopje 2014 -- 8.5 The Aesthetics of Ancient Belongings.
8.6 The Price of It All -- 8.7 "If It Weren't for the Christian Cross, It Could Be a Disco or Casino" -- 8.8 Skopje 2014 Versus Socio-Economic Development -- 8.9 Further Developments -- 8.10 Cultural Atavism -- 8.11 Conclusion -- References -- 9 (Not) Our Heritage: Cultural Milieu and Urban Space of Lviv -- 9.1 Introduction -- 9.2 Theoretical Background, Questions, and Methodology -- 9.3 Defining Heritage -- 9.4 Ruptures and Conflicts in Dealing with Cultural Heritage -- 9.5 Connecting Past, Present, and Future: Overcoming the Ruptures -- 9.6 Concluding Remarks -- References -- 10 Ideologic Storms in the Still Waters: Postrevolutionary Life of Urban Spaces in Vinnytsia, Ukraine -- 10.1 Introduction -- 10.2 Memory Politics and Identity Building Before and After the Euromaidan Revolution -- 10.3 Locals, Local Über Alles: Renaming of Streets -- 10.4 Europe in Budenovka: Hybrid Axiology of Cityscape in Post-Soviet Transition -- 10.5 Inspired by the Soviet: Echoes of Beatlemania and Lenin Portrayer -- 10.6 Colliding Local and National: "Paris", "Sheva", and Revolution -- 10.7 Conclusion -- References -- Part IVUrban Planning, Conflicts and Polarisation of Space. Between New Possibilities and Old Limitations -- 11 The Multiplication of Inherited Defects and Its Impact on the Emergence of New Spatial Conflicts. Evidences from Post-socialist Sofia -- 11.1 Introduction -- 11.2 Multiplication of Defects in Sofia's Spatial Planning. Historical Outline -- 11.3 Adoption of the Law on the Structure of the Territory-Planned Contradictions -- 11.4 The Construction and Investment Boom. Conflicts Between Spatial Limits and Social Needs -- 11.5 The Student City. A Quintessence of Spatial Conflicts in Post-socialist Sofia -- 11.6 Conclusions and Prospects -- References.
12 Spatial Segregation of Roma Settlements Within Serbian Cities. Examples from Belgrade, Novi Sad, and Kruševac -- 12.1 Introduction: A Glimpse of Reality -- 12.2 Segregation and Urban Space -- 12.3 The Types of Segregation of Roma Settlements -- 12.3.1 Persistent Institutional Threats of Demolition -- 12.3.2 Racist Pressures and Preventing the Construction of Settlements for Roma -- 12.3.3 Building a Wall Around a Roma Settlement -- 12.3.4 Avoiding the Obligation to Maintain and Improve Settlements -- 12.4 Discussion and Conclusions -- References -- 13 Globalisation, Social Polarisation and Conflicts in the Urban Space of a Post-socialist City: The Case of Kielce, Poland -- 13.1 Introduction -- 13.2 Positive Effects of Globalisation on the Spatial and Economic Transformation -- 13.3 Post-Socialism, Globalisation and Polarisation of Residential Space -- 13.3.1 Gated Communities, Individualisation and Privatisation of Urban Space -- 13.3.2 Construction Investments as a Source of Local Conflicts -- 13.3.3 Growing Polarisation Between the City Centre and the Periphery -- 13.4 Traditional and Contemporary Forms of Retail Locations. Sienkiewicza Street in Kielce Versus New Shopping Centres -- 13.5 Disappearing of Green Areas and "cemetification" of Key Public Places. Pro Et Contra -- 13.6 Conclusion -- References -- 14 Conclusion -- Index.
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Intro -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Contents -- Editor and Contributors -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- 1 Conflicts and Divisions of Urban Space. Linking Post-socialist and Global Discourses -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Studies on Post-socialist Cities. Outlining the Research Priorities -- 1.3 Global Studies on Contested and Divided Cities. Highlighting the Core Concepts -- 1.4 Studies on Conflicts and Divisions in Post-socialist Cities. Searching for Research Gaps -- 1.5 The Aim and Scope of the Book. Making a Step Forward -- 1.6 Closing Remarks -- References -- Part IGeopolitical Conflicts and Divisions in Urban Space. Between Past and Present -- 2 The Role of the State Border in Socio-Cultural Changes of a Divided Town. Cieszyn/Český Tĕšín in a Regional Context -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Division of the Town in Historical, Political and Ethno-National Context -- 2.3 Changes in the Function of the State Border and Evolution of Relations Between Cieszyn and Český Tĕšín with Their Surroundings -- 2.4 Consequences of Division. Socio-Cultural Changes in Urban Space of Cieszyn/Český Tĕšín -- 2.5 Conclusion -- References -- 3 Divided Towns on the Polish-German Border-Dissimilar Sisters? -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Population Potential of Divided Towns -- 3.3 Knowledge of the Language Used in the Neighbouring Country -- 3.4 Wayfinding Signs and Signage in the Language of the Neighbouring Country -- 3.5 Conclusion -- References -- 4 Kosovska Mitrovica as Two Parallel Cities in the Twenty-First Century -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Geographical Outline -- 4.3 The City's Division -- 4.4 Uncertain Statistics. How Many People Live in Kosovska Mitrovica? -- 4.5 Life in Parallel Cities -- 4.5.1 Symbolic Divisions -- 4.5.2 Economic and Institutional Divisions -- 4.6 Conclusion -- References.

Part IIMilitary Conflicts and Post-war Divisions in Urban Space. Between Hard and Soft Power -- 5 Divided Space or Divided Society? The Case of Vukovar -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 Geographical, Political and Historical Background as Prerequisites for Narratives of Division -- 5.3 Four-Level Model of Divisions of Urban Space in Vukovar -- 5.3.1 Formal and Administrative Divisions: The Case of Education -- 5.3.2 Political Divisions: The Case of Language vs. Script -- 5.3.3 Informal and Mental Divisions: Everyday Life of (Non)belonging -- 5.3.4 Symbolic Divisions: Exclaves of Memories -- 5.3.5 Conclusion -- References -- 6 Ethnoterritorial Divisions and Urban Geopolitics in Post-Yugoslav Mostar -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 Demographic and Political Asymmetry -- 6.3 Internationalised and Multi-Stakeholder Geopolitics -- 6.4 Permanent Urban Transition and Permanent Temporality -- 6.5 Territorial Ethnocracy -- 6.6 Perspectives on Mostar's Urban Geopolitics. Dialogue vs. Confrontation -- 6.7 Conclusion -- References -- 7 How Do State and Military Borders Divide the Urban Spaces of Donbas? Cases of Milove/Chertkovo and Zolote -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 Frontier Twin Towns Milove and Chertkovo -- 7.2.1 War and Border Strengthening in Milove/Chertkovo -- 7.3 Zolote-The Urban Heart of Donbas Industrialisation -- 7.4 Phases of the Conflict in the Urban Space of Zolote -- 7.5 Socio-Economic and Human Consequences of Divisions in Zolote -- 7.6 Conclusion -- References -- Part IIIHistorical Turning Points and Contested Urban Spaces. Between Multicultural Heritage and National Ideology -- 8 Cultural Atavism in the Face of an Environmental Disaster: Skopje 2014 in the limelight -- 8.1 Introduction -- 8.2 Contextual Background -- 8.3 Identity Pursuit Amidst an Environmental Crisis -- 8.4 Enter Skopje 2014 -- 8.5 The Aesthetics of Ancient Belongings.

8.6 The Price of It All -- 8.7 "If It Weren't for the Christian Cross, It Could Be a Disco or Casino" -- 8.8 Skopje 2014 Versus Socio-Economic Development -- 8.9 Further Developments -- 8.10 Cultural Atavism -- 8.11 Conclusion -- References -- 9 (Not) Our Heritage: Cultural Milieu and Urban Space of Lviv -- 9.1 Introduction -- 9.2 Theoretical Background, Questions, and Methodology -- 9.3 Defining Heritage -- 9.4 Ruptures and Conflicts in Dealing with Cultural Heritage -- 9.5 Connecting Past, Present, and Future: Overcoming the Ruptures -- 9.6 Concluding Remarks -- References -- 10 Ideologic Storms in the Still Waters: Postrevolutionary Life of Urban Spaces in Vinnytsia, Ukraine -- 10.1 Introduction -- 10.2 Memory Politics and Identity Building Before and After the Euromaidan Revolution -- 10.3 Locals, Local Über Alles: Renaming of Streets -- 10.4 Europe in Budenovka: Hybrid Axiology of Cityscape in Post-Soviet Transition -- 10.5 Inspired by the Soviet: Echoes of Beatlemania and Lenin Portrayer -- 10.6 Colliding Local and National: "Paris", "Sheva", and Revolution -- 10.7 Conclusion -- References -- Part IVUrban Planning, Conflicts and Polarisation of Space. Between New Possibilities and Old Limitations -- 11 The Multiplication of Inherited Defects and Its Impact on the Emergence of New Spatial Conflicts. Evidences from Post-socialist Sofia -- 11.1 Introduction -- 11.2 Multiplication of Defects in Sofia's Spatial Planning. Historical Outline -- 11.3 Adoption of the Law on the Structure of the Territory-Planned Contradictions -- 11.4 The Construction and Investment Boom. Conflicts Between Spatial Limits and Social Needs -- 11.5 The Student City. A Quintessence of Spatial Conflicts in Post-socialist Sofia -- 11.6 Conclusions and Prospects -- References.

12 Spatial Segregation of Roma Settlements Within Serbian Cities. Examples from Belgrade, Novi Sad, and Kruševac -- 12.1 Introduction: A Glimpse of Reality -- 12.2 Segregation and Urban Space -- 12.3 The Types of Segregation of Roma Settlements -- 12.3.1 Persistent Institutional Threats of Demolition -- 12.3.2 Racist Pressures and Preventing the Construction of Settlements for Roma -- 12.3.3 Building a Wall Around a Roma Settlement -- 12.3.4 Avoiding the Obligation to Maintain and Improve Settlements -- 12.4 Discussion and Conclusions -- References -- 13 Globalisation, Social Polarisation and Conflicts in the Urban Space of a Post-socialist City: The Case of Kielce, Poland -- 13.1 Introduction -- 13.2 Positive Effects of Globalisation on the Spatial and Economic Transformation -- 13.3 Post-Socialism, Globalisation and Polarisation of Residential Space -- 13.3.1 Gated Communities, Individualisation and Privatisation of Urban Space -- 13.3.2 Construction Investments as a Source of Local Conflicts -- 13.3.3 Growing Polarisation Between the City Centre and the Periphery -- 13.4 Traditional and Contemporary Forms of Retail Locations. Sienkiewicza Street in Kielce Versus New Shopping Centres -- 13.5 Disappearing of Green Areas and "cemetification" of Key Public Places. Pro Et Contra -- 13.6 Conclusion -- References -- 14 Conclusion -- Index.

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