The urban renewal programme is one of the most spectacular … - Manuel Castells

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The urban renewal programme is one of the most spectacular urban programmes to have been undertaken in Paris; it is certainly the one which has provoked the biggest public outcry. The renewal programme in the strict sense of the term, has two essential characteristics:

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About Manuel Castells

Manuel Castells (born 9 February 1942) is a sociologist especially associated with information society and communication research. Since 2008 he has been a member of the governing board of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology.

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Alternative Names: Manuel Castells Oliván

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