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Robert Neuwirth, author of Shadow Cities, finds the world’s squatter sites -- where a billion people now make their homes -- to be thriving centers of ingenuity and innovation. He takes us on a tour.
About Robert Neuwirth
Robert Neuwirth spent two years living in squatter cities on four continents to research his amazing book Shadow Cities. He captures the shantytowns where a billion people live now, and where… Full bio and more links
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