Author: ed. Patel Sujata, Deb Kushal
Place: New Delhi
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Year: 2006
Pages: 486
ISBN: 01 9 5 6 7 8 3 9 -7
Subject: Urbanisation
Sub-Subject: Urban Studies
Keyword: Urban Studies, Urban Sociology, City Planning, Urbanisation, Urban Life
Classification: 307.1416
Shelf: C1R3
Accession No: B151
Contents: List of Tables Acknowledgement Introduction Urban Studies: An Exploration in Theories and Practices I- The Contemporary Urban Process II- The Indian Metropolis III- Urban Space, The State, Politics, and Collective Action IV- Urban Culture Notes on Contributors
Abstract: Urban Studies explores the dynamics, structures, and cultural dimensions of urban life, with a focus on India. It examines contemporary urban processes, highlighting rapid city transformations and interactions between social, economic, and political forces. The Indian metropolis is presented as a site where tradition, modernity, and globalization intersect, revealing challenges and opportunities for governance and planning. The volume also investigates the role of the state, politics, and collective action in shaping urban spaces, alongside urban culture, everyday experiences, and social networks. By integrating theory and practice, it offers a nuanced understanding of Indian urbanization, serving scholars and policymakers alike.