The 'young tons' of Lima Aspects of urbanization in Peru [Paperback]

Professor Lloyd outlines the processes that led to the formation of the pueblos j?venes in Lima, Peru.In this book, which was originally published in 1980, Professor Lloyd outlines the processes that led to the formation of the pueblos j?venes. First, the author shows that the settlement is a strongly cohesive community; and second that the term marginal does not apply to the pueblos j?venes or to the people who live there.In this book, which was originally published in 1980, Professor Lloyd outlines the processes that led to the formation of the pueblos j?venes. First, the author shows that the settlement is a strongly cohesive community; and second that the term marginal does not apply to the pueblos j?venes or to the people who live there.The pueblos j?venes or 'young towns' of Lima, capital of Peru, are one of the most spectacular phenomena of Latin American urbanization. They were originally formed when poor migrants from the sierra invaded vacant land within the city, initially erecting matting shelters; but latterly governments encouraged the upgrading of these settlements, through the self-help of their residents, and in consequence many older pueblos j?venes developed into poor working-class suburbs with solidly built houses. In this book, which was originally published in 1980 as part of the Urbanization in Developing Countries series, Professor Lloyd outlines the processes that led to the formation of the pueblos j?venes. First, the author shows that the settlement is a strongly cohesive community; and second that the term 'marginal', which is applied to both the settlement and its people, is in many senses inappropriate. He also critically examines government policies between the middle class and the poor.List of maps; Preface; 1. Introduction: the problems defined; 2. Peru: land and people; 3. Lima and the development of pueblos j?venes; 4. Medalla Milagrosa; 5. Community; 6. Marginality; 7. Conclusion; Bibliography; Index.