Prof Ato Quayson’s Book Launch

Prof Ato Quayson’s Book Launch
09 Dec

Prof Ato Quayson’s Book Launch

OXFORD STREET, ACCRA:
City Life and the Itineraries of Transnationalism
Prof. Ato Quayson’s new book Oxford Street, Accra: City Life and the Itineraries of Transnationalism explores the history and dynamics of one of Accra’s most popular and globalized streets – the stretch of Oxford Street in the Osu district. Quayson is a professor of English and director of the Centre for Diaspora and Transnational Studies at the University of Toronto; his book Oxford Street is based on more than 10 years on the street space, not only examining and researching the urban planning history, but also observing and dialoguing with its users on the street’s dynamic characteristics. The result is a detailed study of one of Accra’s most interesting streets, and a window into better understanding the city’s urban spaces and distinctive growth that blends local and wider transnational aspects.
Source:
http://africanurbanism.net/2014/09/22/interview-ato-quayson/