Matthew Gandy is a Professor of Geography at Cambridge University whose work explores the intricate relationship between urbanization, the environment, and human experience. He often focuses on how nature and society mutually reshape each other within urban landscapes. His writings delve into the complex interplay between physical space and social forces, offering profound insights into the making of modern cities.
"In Natura Urbana, Matthew Gandy explores the articulation of alternative, and in some cases, counterhegemonic sources of knowledge about urban nature produced by artists, writers, scientists, and other primarily curiosity-driven encounters, including voices seldom heard in environmental discourse"-- Provided by publisher