Life in dense urban areas of big cities known as the inner city, aka la banlieue in France, is marked by economic struggle, cultural diversity, social tension, but also great resilience, resourcefulness and creativity since vibrant youth cultures have emerged from that environment — hip-hop, rap, garage, grime and jungle among them.
Top 5 Books to Read
Reading Around the World Top 5 Books of the Month
5 books, 5 countries: Russia, Spain, Algeria, Norway and Iraq (via the UK) set the scene. What links these works is a shared desire for clarity. Stepanova dismantles memory; García Llovet stalks the edges of […]
