FEATURED AUTHOR
Scott Bollens
I study nationalistic/ethnic conflict and urbanism in politically divided cities. What is the role and influence of urban planning and policy amidst deep inter-group conflict? Can local urbanism contribute to national peacemaking in multinational societies? I have interviewed over 360 urban professionals and community advocates in Jerusalem, Belfast, Johannesburg, Nicosia, Sarajevo, Mostar, Barcelona, Basque cities, and Beirut about the role of urban policy amidst nationalistic ethnic conflict.
Subjects: Middle East Studies, Urban Planning, Urban Studies
Biography
I have written five books on urbanism and politically divided cities. My most recent book is Trajectories of Conflict and Peace: Jerusalem and Belfast Since 1994 (2018, Routledge Press). Previous books are City and Soul in Divided Societies (2012, Routledge Press), Cities, Nationalism, and Democratization (2007, Routledge), On Narrow Ground (2000, State University of New York Press) and Urban Peace-Building in Divided Societies (1999, Westview Press).Education
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PhD Urban Planning, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill
Areas of Research / Professional Expertise
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Politically divided cities, nationalistic/ethnic conflict and urbanism, urban and intergovernmental policy
Personal Interests
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Backpacking, running, fiction
Books
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Videos
1.5 hour detailed presentation of my research
Published: Aug 13, 2011
Introduction to research
Published: Mar 16, 2018