I've only ever seen 70 & 80's era New York in movies and I've never really thought about their source of inspiration. Until I saw this.(a few graphic photos on that last link)
posted on May 26, 2008 - View this thread

One-billion slum dwellers. An interview with Jockin Arputham who helped set-up Shack/Slum Dwellers International.
posted on Dec 14, 2006 - View this thread

Brazil Wants to Build a Wall Social and economic problems out of control? No problem. Brazil plans to literally build a 10 foot wall to separate the haves from the have nots.
posted on Apr 12, 2004 - View this thread

The Kamagasaki Gallery. Background to and photographs of a Japanese slum.
posted on Mar 2, 2004 - View this thread