This open access book explores the nexus between knowledge and space with a particular emphasis
on the role of educational settings that are both shaping and being reshaped by
socio-economic and political processes. It gives insight into the complex interplay of
educational inequalities and practices of educational governance in the neighborhood and at
larger geographical scales. The book adopts quantitative and qualitative methodologies and
explores a wide range of theoretical perspectives by drawing upon empirical cases and examples
from France Germany Italy the UK and North America and presents and reflects ongoing
research of international scholars from various disciplinary backgrounds such as education
human geography public policy sociology and urban and regional planning. As such it
provides an interesting read for scholars students and professionals in the broader field of
social cultural and educational studies as well as policy makers and practitioners in the
fields of education pedagogy social work and urban and regional planning.
