Author: Mathur Anuradha
Place: New Delhi
Publisher: Rupa. Co
Year: 2009
Pages: 197
ISBN: 9788129114808
Source: Received from Anuj Bhagwati
Subject: Bombay/ Mumbai
Sub-Subject: Hitory
Keyword: Mumbai, Urban Development, Climate Change
Shelf: C6R3
Accession No: B1363
Contents: Note from the Director Foreword 0- Introduction 1- Coastline 2- Estuary 3- Aqueous Terrain Epilogue: Estuary in the Monsoon Glossary Image Lexicon Notes
Abstract: *SOAK: Mumbai In An Estuary* examines Mumbai’s unique relationship with its estuarine ecosystem, highlighting the complex interplay between urban development and environmental sustainability. The book explores the city’s coastline, the vital role of estuaries in supporting biodiversity, and how water shapes both land and culture. The epilogue reflects on the challenges posed by the monsoon season and climate change. With a glossary and image lexicon, the work provides essential terms and visual insights, concluding with a broader discussion on the balance between urban growth and ecological preservation, urging a deeper understanding of Mumbai’s environmental identity.