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Marxian understandings of power

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Abstract

This chapter outlines the relevance of Marxist scholarship to understandings of power in contemporary political economic systems. In particular, it focuses on Marxian understanding of power within the urban planning system including its origins, evolution and role in planning scholarship and practice as well as briefly outline the dichotomies within Marxist theoretical traditions. The chapter also takes a critical view of the role of Marxism in planning scholarship and asks what the future holds for Marxian understanding of power in the planning system.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationHandbook on Planning and Power
EditorsMichael Gunder, Kristina Grange, tTnja Winkler
PublisherEdward Elgar Publishing Ltd.
Chapter1
Pages12-25
Number of pages14
ISBN (Electronic)9781839109768
ISBN (Print)9781839109751
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 16 May 2023
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

NameResearch Handbooks in Planning series
PublisherEdward Elgar Publishing

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