Author: ed. Campana Joseph
Place: India
Publisher: Hapercollins Publishers
Year: 2013
Pages: 315
ISBN: 987-93-5029-399-7
Source: Purchased
Subject: Bombay/ Mumbai
Sub-Subject: Dharavi
Keyword: Dharavi
Classification: 711.5
Shelf: C5R2
Accession No: B1026
Contents: Introduction Prologue: The Perspective of Freedom Section One: Arrival Section Two: Work and Money Section Three: The Daily Grind and Timepass Section Four: Fixing Dharavi A Note on Contributors Acknowledgements Citations
Abstract: *Dharavi: The City Within* explores the complexities of life in Dharavi, Mumbai’s largest informal settlement. Through personal stories, socio-economic analysis, and cultural insights, the book delves into the resilience, survival, and community dynamics of its residents. Divided into sections on arrival, work, daily life, and solutions for improvement, it highlights both the challenges and ingenuity of life in Dharavi. The prologue explores the paradox of freedom and constraint, while the conclusion reflects on the spirit of self-sufficiency. Ultimately, the book offers a nuanced view of urban poverty, highlighting community strength amid adversity.