JOURNAL ARTICLE

The suburban frontier: Middle‐class construction in Dar es Salaam.

  • Published In: British Journal of Sociology, 2025, v. 76, n. 2. P. 467 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Southall, Roger 3 of 3

Abstract

Mercer's article in the British Journal of Sociology explores the rapid growth of the middle class in Africa, focusing on Dar es Salaam. She highlights the unplanned urban expansion and the challenges faced by urban residents in building comfortable homes due to precarious land access. Mercer delves into the historical coloniality of space in shaping urban landscapes and the middle-class experience in Africa, shedding light on the class conflicts and social dynamics at play. Overall, the article provides valuable insights into the complexities of class formation and the evolving middle-class landscape in African cities. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:British Journal of Sociology. 2025/03, Vol. 76, Issue 2, p467
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Social Sciences and Humanities
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0007-1315
  • DOI:10.1111/1468-4446.13167
  • Accession Number:183690303
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