Governing the Territories of the North Capitalism, Race, and Poverty

Presentation of the book Governing the Territories of the North – Capitalism, Race and Poverty, edited by Clément Barbier, Vianney Schlegel and Janoé Vulbeau. Based on research conducted in Northern France, this volume offers a localized analysis of the transformations of (post-)industrial territories, focusing on economic restructuring, the (re)production of racial boundaries, and the governance of poverty. It sheds light on the actors — elected officials, professionals, activists, and residents — who shape, endure, or challenge these contemporary reconfigurations.