In this influential work, Marxist geographer David Harvey analyzes the relationship between urbanization, capitalism, and social struggle. Harvey argues that the city has become the primary site for capital accumulation and exploitation, and calls for the reclamation of the "right to the city" as a radical political demand. The book reviews the history of urban movements, from the Paris Commune to Occupy Wall Street, and suggests new forms of organization and resistance to reclaim public space. This book is a powerful call to critically reflect on our cities and struggle for a more just and democratic urban future.