The Production of Space (by Henri Lefebvre)

Henri Lefebvre’s "The Production of Space" explores how space is not just a neutral backdrop but a product created by social processes, power, and human activity. It examines how urban environments, neighborhoods, and places are shaped by economic interests, cultural values, and political strategies. Lefebvre argues that space influences human behavior and societal relationships, reflecting underlying social structures. Understanding this helps explain why cities look the way they do and how space can be used to maintain control or foster community. Essentially, space is actively produced through human actions and social dynamics, not just an empty physical setting.