The Edge of the Law : Street Vendors and the Erosion of Citizenship in São Paulo.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Cuvi, Jacinto.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Street vendors.

Informal sector (Economics).

São Paulo (Brazil)--Politics and government--21st century.

São Paulo (Brazil).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (251 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Chicago : University of Chicago Press, 2025.

Summary:

This book examines the precarious existence of street vendors in São Paulo, Brazil, and their struggles within the informal economy. It explores the erosion of citizenship and legal protections for these workers, highlighting the complexities of legality, informality, and the negotiation of rights. Through fieldwork and analysis, the author delves into the intersection of social conditions, law enforcement, and marginalization, emphasizing the broader implications for democracy and state governance. The book is intended for academics, policymakers, and readers interested in urban studies, labor rights, and social justice. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Title Page

Copyright Page

Dedication

Contents

Abbreviations

1 Introduction

2 Unmaking Citizens

3 The Daily Struggle

4 The Rights of Time

5 The Right Narrative

6 The Politics of Hope

7 The Empty Promise

8 The Making of Lawlessness

Conclusion: The End of Citizenship?

Acknowledgments

Appendix: Fieldwork

Notes

References

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ISBN:

0-226-84088-3

OCLC:

1523375783