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David Harvey
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| Born | 31 October 1935 Gillingham, Kent, England
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| Alma mater | St John's College, Cambridge |
| Known for | Marxist geography, quantitative revolution in geography, critical geography, economic anthropology, political anthropology, right to the city, time space compression, accumulation by dispossession |
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| Fields | Anthropology, geography, political economy, social theory |
| Institutions | CUNY Graduate Center |
| Thesis | Aspects of agricultural and rural change in Kent, 1800–1900 (1961) |
David William Harvey (born 31 October 1935) is a famous British-American professor. He is known for studying how cities work and how the economy affects them. He teaches anthropology and geography at the City University of New York. Harvey has written many important books and articles. These have helped shape the study of geography today. He believes everyone should have a "right to the city." This means people should have a say in how their cities are planned and used.
In 2007, he was one of the most referenced authors in social sciences. This shows how much his ideas are used by other experts.
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Early Life and Education
David W. Harvey was born in 1935 in Gillingham, Kent, England. He went to Gillingham Grammar School for Boys. Later, he studied at St John's College, Cambridge, for both his first degree and his PhD. His early studies focused on history. For example, his PhD looked at how hops were grown in Kent in the 1800s. This historical approach is still seen in his later works.
David Harvey's Career and Ideas
In the mid-1960s, Harvey started using math and data in his geography studies. His book Explanation in Geography (1969) was very important. It explained how to use scientific ideas in geography.
But after this book, Harvey changed his focus. He became interested in problems like social unfairness and how the capitalist system works. He wanted to understand why some people have more than others.
Focus on Cities and Social Justice (1970s)
Harvey moved to Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, USA. Here, he became a key figure in a new field called radical geography. He saw a lot of unfairness, racism, and exploitation in Baltimore. People were actively working to change these issues.
In 1972, he wrote about how poor areas (ghettos) are formed. He suggested that new ideas should help bring about big changes.
Social Justice and the City (1973)
One of his most important books is Social Justice and the City (1973). In this book, Harvey argued that geography cannot ignore poverty in cities. He said that capitalism changes places to keep itself going. This book made him a leader in urban geography.
Later Works and Modern Capitalism (1980s-Present)
Harvey continued to study capitalism and cities. His book Limits to Capital (1982) looked deeper into how capitalism works. It explored how money and finance affect capitalist crises.
His book The Condition of Postmodernity (1989) was a bestseller. It looked at modern ideas and argued they come from problems within capitalism itself.
He also wrote Justice, Nature and the Geography of Difference (1996). This book focused on fairness for people and the environment. In Spaces of Hope (2000), he imagined how a better world could look.
Harvey also studied Paris in the 1800s in his book Paris, Capital of Modernity. He wrote The New Imperialism (2003) after 9/11. In it, he argued that wars can distract from problems at home.
His book A Brief History of Neoliberalism (2005) looked at a type of economic system called neoliberalism. He explained how it helps a few people at the cost of many others. He called this "accumulation by dispossession." This means wealth is taken from some to benefit others.
In The Enigma of Capital (2010), he explained why capitalism leads to financial crises. He said that capitalism is not about morals or rules. He argued that trying to make capitalism "ethical" is a mistake.
Harvey returned to Johns Hopkins in 1993. Later, he moved to the City University of New York in 2001. He has taught many students who are now important academics. In 2013, he helped Ecuador set up a center for the "Right to the Territory."
Understanding Marx's Capital
David Harvey has always taught a course on Karl Marx's famous book, Capital. He also supports student groups and worker movements. His lectures on Capital became very popular online. This led to him writing two books to help people understand Marx's ideas.
Recognition and Awards
David Harvey is known as a very important scholar in urban geography. His books have been translated into many languages. He has received honorary degrees from universities around the world.
He has also won many awards. These include the Anders Retzius Gold Medal and the Patron's Medal from the Royal Geographical Society. In 1998, he became a member of the British Academy. In 2007, he joined the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
Personal Life
David Harvey lives in New York. He has a daughter named Delfina, who was born in 1990.
Where David Harvey Taught
- St John's College, Cambridge (BA 1957, PhD 1961)
- University of Uppsala, Sweden (Post-doc 1960–1961)
- University of Bristol, UK (Lecturer 1961–1969)
- Johns Hopkins University (Professor 1969–1987, and 1993–2001)
- University of Oxford (Halford Mackinder Professor of Geography 1987–1993)
- City University of New York (Distinguished Professor 2001–present)
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In Spanish: David Harvey para niños
