Alissa Walter, Contested City: Citizen Advocacy and Survival in Modern Baghdad. Stanford: Stanford University Press, CA, 2025. vii + 340pp. 14 figures. Bibliography. 140. 00 hbk. 25. 00 pbk. | Synapse
June 19, 2026
Alissa Walter, Contested City: Citizen Advocacy and Survival in Modern Baghdad. Stanford: Stanford University Press, CA, 2025. vii + 340pp. 14 figures. Bibliography. 140. 00 hbk. 25. 00 pbk.
Key Points
The work examines how citizens in modern Baghdad advocate for their rights and navigate survival in a contested city.
Qualitative analysis of citizen engagement
Field observations of urban environments
Interviews with local advocates and residents
Highlights the role of grassroots movements in shaping local governance.
Illustrates the challenges citizens face in advocating for their needs.
Demonstrates the impact of political instability on community resilience.
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