Are Fear and Urbanism at War
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 6404250 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Todd Swanstrom (0000-0001-7731-1956, Saint Louis University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2002 |
| Volume | 38 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 135-140 |
| Publication date | 2002-09-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Urban Affairs Review (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1078-0874 • E-ISSN: 1552-8332 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1177/107808702401097844 |
| OpenAlex | W2008819634 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 8 |
| References cited | 4 |
Dense cities are vulnerable to terrorist attacks. Therefore, some scholars argue, we should deconcentrate American cities further, denying future terrorists targets of opportunity. But flee ing dense and diverse cities would undermine one of our greatest strengths in the so-called war on terrorism. Cities have frequently been dangerous places, but over the centuries people have flocked to them because of the economic opportunities and freedom they offer. Asa way of life, urbanism promotes toleration of differences and delegitimizes efforts to root political power in revealed religion. These modern beliefs are essential in the struggle against terrorism. The main threat to cities comes not from terrorism but from the policy responses to terrorism that could undermine the freedom of thought and movement that are the lifeblood of cities
Criminology · Geography · Political economy · Political science · Politics · Power (physics · Sociology · Terrorism · Toleration · Urbanism · Global Urban Networks and Dynamics · Law · Urban Planning and Governance
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| Unique citing works | 8 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0,35 |
| Citation span | 2003 - 2024 (22) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 8 |