Author: Evenson Norma
Place: Hong Kong
Publisher: Yale University Press
Year: 1989
Pages: 294
ISBN: 0-300-0433-3
Source: Received from Rahul Mehrotra
Subject: Architecture
Sub-Subject: Modern Architecture
Keyword: Chandigarh, Indian Architecture, Modernism, Urban Planning
Shelf: C9R5
Accession No: B939
Contents: Preface, Acknowledgements, Three Hybrid Cities, The Architecture of Empire, The Long Debate, Modern Planning and the Colonial City, The Modern Movement, The Post-Independence City, The Architecture of Independence, Notes, Selected bibliography, Index, Photographic Credits
Abstract: The author’s experiences in India began as a Fulbright scholar in 1961-62, studying Chandigarh, a key example of Western architectural influence. They noted how Western planning ideas deeply shaped Indian cities, influenced by colonial history and global modernism. Returning in the 1980s, the author explored major urban centers like Bombay, Calcutta, Madras, and New Delhi, which showcased a blend of Eastern traditions and Western modernity. These cities reveal ongoing struggles between preserving cultural identity and embracing modernization, highlighting broader global tensions around heritage, colonial legacies, and rapid urban transformation.