Philipp Horn Livres

Focusing on the migration patterns in Latin America, this book explores the influx of rural populations, particularly indigenous peoples, into medium and large cities over the past two decades. It examines the dynamics of urban peripheries where these communities have settled, highlighting the socio-economic and cultural implications of this diaspora. Through detailed analysis, it sheds light on the challenges and transformations faced by these populations in urban environments.

This book provides an introductory overview to the concept of ‘urban informality’, taking an international perspective across the global North and South. It explores theoretical understandings of the term, and looks at how it affects ways of living, such as land use, housing and basic services, working lives and political informality.