Landscapes of Development

Landscapes of Development examines how post-World War II development policies and politics have shaped the physical environment of the Eastern Mediterranean. This collection of eight essays explores the rapid growth of cities, the transformation of rural areas, and the construction of major infrastructures like dams across the region. Grounded in new scholarly research, the book analyzes specific urban and rural schemes, housing projects, and agro-landscapes from Israel to Turkey, and Greece to Syria. It reflects on their social, cultural, and environmental impacts within a larger sociopolitical context.