<P>A unique collection of contemporary writings, this book explores the politics involved in the making and experiencing of architecture and cities from a cross-cultural and global perspective</P><P></P><P>Taking a broad view of the word ¿politics¿, the essays address a range of questions, including:</P><P></P><UL><P><LI>What is the relationship between politics and the making of space?</LI><LI>What role has theory played in reinforcing or resisting political power? </LI><LI>What are the political difficulties associated with working relationships?</LI><LI>Do the products of our making construct our identity or liberate us?</LI><P></P></UL><P></P><P>A timely volume, focusing on an interdisciplinary debate on the politics of making, this is valuable reading for all students, professionals and academics interested or working in architectural theory.</P>