EVOLUCIÓN DEL CONCEPTO DE FRAGMENTACIÓN URBANA

De la teorización desde el mundo francófono y anglosajón, al laboratorio urbano del ámbito hispanoamericano

Abstract

Urban fragmentation is an emerging concept addressing a prevalent phenomenon in cities worldwide. This study examines the scholarly output on this concept across various cultural contexts, delineating distinctions among french, anglo-saxon, and spanish-speaking schools. Through an exploration of key authors and perspectives, the analysis reveals varied approaches to this polysemic term. The research underscores the potential applications of the concept in spain, emphasizing its relevance in an urban landscape characterized by social, ethnic, and economic disparities. Findings reveal disparate analytical currents, employing different methods, scales, and topics in the study of cities and their fragmentation processes. While french and anglophone literature show robust tradition, the latin american context is characterized by a moderate presence, and spain exhibits a notable gap in both conceptual development and integration of this concept into urban sciences.