Author: Mukhopadhyay Tapati
Place: New Delhi
Publisher: Concept Publishing Company
Year: 1995
Pages: 278
ISBN: 81-7022-564-7
Subject: Bombay/ Mumbai
Sub-Subject: Bombay
Keyword: Commercial Geography, Spatial Structure
Classification: 338.9
Shelf: C7R1
Accession No: B82
Contents: Foreword Acknowledgments List of Tables List of Figures List of Maps 1- Introduction: The Study Theme 2- Studies in Geography of Retailing- A Review 3- Evolution and Growth of Retailing Trade in Bombay- A General Survey 4- Population and Commerce in Bombay with Special Reference to Retailing 5- Morphology and Structure of Retailing in Bombay 6- Functional Hierarchy of Retailing Clusters in Greater Bombay 7- Case Studies of Retailing Clusters in Greater Bombay 8- THe Internal Structure of the Retail Core of Bombay 9- Retailing Landscapes in Indian Cities: An Overview Appendix I: Section-Wise Base Map of Bombay Appendix II: Detailed Commodity Classification used for Analysis Appendix III: Questionnaire Bibliography Index
Abstract: This study examines the commercial geography of Bombay (Mumbai), focusing on the spatial structure of retailing. It traces the evolution of retail trade, analyzing its growth, spatial organization, and the relationship between population dynamics and commerce. The research investigates retailing clusters, their functional hierarchy, and internal structures, drawing on historical data, case studies, and field surveys. Comparative insights are provided within the broader context of Indian cities. The findings offer valuable perspectives for urban planning, retail management, and policy-making, contributing to a deeper understanding of retail patterns in metropolitan settings.