On Narrow Ground

Focusing on the intersection of urban policymaking and nationalistic ethnic conflict, the book analyzes how city development can influence tensions among groups. It employs an integrative approach that combines political science, urban planning, geography, and social psychology to explore issues like sovereignty and group identity. Using Jerusalem and Belfast as case studies, it highlights the challenges faced by policymakers in fostering intergroup relations amidst deep-seated racial, nationalist, and religious divisions, revealing the complexities of urban polarization.