Henri Lefebvre's "The Production of Space"

Henri Lefebvre's "The Production of Space" explores how social practices and power relations shape our understanding and use of space. He argues that space is not just a physical area, but a social construct influenced by culture, politics, and economics. Lefebvre identifies three dimensions of space: perceived (physical), conceived (ideas and plans), and lived (individual experiences). By examining how these dimensions interact, he emphasizes that space plays a crucial role in social relations and can reflect and reinforce societal norms and power dynamics, shaping how we live, work, and interact in our environments.