Cities Rethought: A New Urban Disposition by Gautam Bhan, Michael Keith, Susan Parnell, and Edgar Pieterse

AN ESSENTIAL NEW FRAMEWORK FOR UNDERSTANDING AND SHAPING THE CITIES OF TOMORROW.

In an increasingly complex and disrupted world, cities stand at the heart of our collective future. Yet, urban studies often feel fragmented—trapped in silos of academic theory or disconnected from real-world practice. Cities Rethought arrives as a vital, multidimensional guide that challenges us to fundamentally remake the way we see, know, and act within our urban environments.

The authors—a distinguished group of international researchers and practitioners—propose a "new urban disposition." By integrating normative, analytical, and operational elements, the book provides scholars, city planners, and engaged citizens with the tools to navigate urban complexity. Drawing on diverse global experiences from both the North and the South, Cities Rethought breaks down the barriers between scholarship and action. Whether you are deeply invested in urban policy or simply curious about the future of the place you call home, this book offers a clear, compelling path toward meaningful intervention and smarter, more inclusive urban development.