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The Social Significance of Concrete in West Africa by elsa73423 is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The document discusses the significance of concrete in urban life in West Africa, highlighting its role in home building as a means of social distinction and economic security. It emphasizes how the use of cement is associated with modernity and legitimacy in the city, contrasting it with traditional materials linked to poverty. Additionally, it illustrates how concrete structures symbolize a claim to urban citizenship and stability amidst economic and environmental challenges.
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- elsa73423
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- EN