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“What kind of city we wish to build should reflect our personal wishes and needs.”

Quote by David Harvey

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David Harvey, born on October 31, 1935, is a renowned British geographer, Marxist theorist, and social theorist. He has conducted extensive research in the field of geography, particularly on issues of capital accumulation, urban geography, and postmodern geography. Professor Harvey's work has had a profound impact on academic research and political movements worldwide. more

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