The Struggle for Eden

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Focusing on the Lower East Side of Manhattan, this study explores the political, economic, and cultural dimensions of community gardens, offering an ethnographic view of urban gardening's evolution. It begins with a historical context of community gardening in the U.S. and abroad, emphasizing the last two decades of the 20th century. The author highlights a social movement aimed at transforming urban spaces through community engagement, ecological awareness, and the establishment of coalitions advocating for the sustainability of these gardens.