The Raval of Barcelona, a laboratory of Urban studies

Authors

  • Sergi Martínez-Rigol Departament de Geografia Humana Universitat de Barcelona
  • Carles Carreras i Verdaguer Departament de Geografia Humana Universitat de Barcelona
  • Lluís Frago Clols Departament de Geografia Humana Universitat de Barcelona

Keywords:

Raval, Chinatown, Distrito Quinto, Barcelona, laboratory of Urban studies.

Abstract

Raval of Barcelona has become one of the more analysed neighbourhoods in the City. Throughout this article the three authors collect their work and experiences in Raval with the main objective to debate the methods, techniques and concepts of Urban Geography in the analysis and understanding of contemporary cities. In a more or less chronological
presentation they look to a conclusion on a critical evaluation of the different academic publications in order to know this neighbourhood and to analyse their possible consequences on everyday life of the inhabitants.

Key words: Raval, Chinatown, Distrito Quinto, Barcelona, laboratory of Urban studies.

Author Biography

Sergi Martínez-Rigol, Departament de Geografia Humana Universitat de Barcelona




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Martínez-Rigol, S., Carreras i Verdaguer, C., & Frago Clols, L. (2015). The Raval of Barcelona, a laboratory of Urban studies. Treballs De La Societat Catalana De Geografia, (79), 125–150. Retrieved from https://revistes.iec.cat/index.php/TSCG/article/view/138058

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No. 79: juny 2015

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Conferences

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