
Postcapitalist Cities
Towards a Common Urban Future
Oli Mould(Author)
Manchester University Press
Will be published approx. on 17. February 2026
Book
Hardback
224 pages
978-1-5261-6728-6 (ISBN)
Description
A visionary exploration of what the city might be in a postcapitalist world.
In a world dominated by capitalism, where urban landscapes suffer from inequality, environmental degradation and social strife, a vision for what comes next is vital. Postcapitalist cities guides readers through contemporary urban life, presenting a transformative urban blueprint for a future of equity, sustainability and communal well-being.
Combining vivid case studies with historical analysis and theoretical exploration, the book reveals how capitalism has shaped our cities and uncovers the revolutionary post-capitalist potential within them. From the urban protests of 1968 and the fare strikes in Santiago to urban commoning and the solarpunk movement, this book reveals how communities are planting seeds of radical transformation.
Postcapitalist cities is a poignant critique but also a celebration of emerging urban practices that prioritise human dignity, democracy and social justice. It invites readers to dream, analyse and act. Whether you're an urban planner, activist, scholar or concerned citizen, this book provides the tools and inspiration to build cities where humanity can truly flourish. -- .
In a world dominated by capitalism, where urban landscapes suffer from inequality, environmental degradation and social strife, a vision for what comes next is vital. Postcapitalist cities guides readers through contemporary urban life, presenting a transformative urban blueprint for a future of equity, sustainability and communal well-being.
Combining vivid case studies with historical analysis and theoretical exploration, the book reveals how capitalism has shaped our cities and uncovers the revolutionary post-capitalist potential within them. From the urban protests of 1968 and the fare strikes in Santiago to urban commoning and the solarpunk movement, this book reveals how communities are planting seeds of radical transformation.
Postcapitalist cities is a poignant critique but also a celebration of emerging urban practices that prioritise human dignity, democracy and social justice. It invites readers to dream, analyse and act. Whether you're an urban planner, activist, scholar or concerned citizen, this book provides the tools and inspiration to build cities where humanity can truly flourish. -- .
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Language
English
Place of publication
Manchester
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
9 black & white illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 222 mm
Width: 145 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
404 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-5261-6728-6 (9781526167286)
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E-Book
02/2026
Manchester University Press
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Person
Oli Mould is a Professor of Human Geography at Royal Holloway, University of London. His books include Against Creativity (2018) and Seven Ethics Against Capitalism (2021). -- .
Content
Introduction
Part I: Problems
1 The gentrification of everything: the ideologies of the racial capitalist city
2 A city on fire
Part 2: Reactions
3 Histories of resistance
4 Situationism Redux and the psychedelia of post-capitalism
5 The city as canvas
Part III: Solutions
6 From the care economy to the caring commons
7 Urban commoning
8 Prefigurative post-capitalist cities
9 Harvesting hope: exploring solarpunk cities
Conclusion: Yeni Istanbul, 2075
Index -- .
Part I: Problems
1 The gentrification of everything: the ideologies of the racial capitalist city
2 A city on fire
Part 2: Reactions
3 Histories of resistance
4 Situationism Redux and the psychedelia of post-capitalism
5 The city as canvas
Part III: Solutions
6 From the care economy to the caring commons
7 Urban commoning
8 Prefigurative post-capitalist cities
9 Harvesting hope: exploring solarpunk cities
Conclusion: Yeni Istanbul, 2075
Index -- .