Controlling the Capital: Political Dominance in the Urbanizing World.

"Controlling the Capital: Political Dominance in the Urbanizing World" is a book that examines the processes of dominance by ruling coalitions in capital cities in contemporary authoritarian contexts. The book includes six case study chapters that focus on cities such as Addis Ababa, Harare, Kampala, Lusaka, Colombo, and Dhaka. The authors explore themes of urbanization, state coercion, and political settlements, and analyze the challenges of controlling capital cities in relation to spaces, institutions, and coalitions. The book highlights the complexities and nuances of power dynamics in these cities and emphasizes the need for a more global urban studies perspective. [Extracted from the article]