Author: Hansen Thomas Blom
Place: New Delhi
Publisher: Permanent Black
Year: 2001
Pages: 269
ISBN: 81-7824-037-8
Subject: Urbanisation
Sub-Subject: Urban Development
Keyword: Urban Violence, Mumbai Transformation, Ethnic Conflict, Globalization
Shelf: C9R2
Accession No: B1578
Contents: Acronyms Introduction Chap 1: Deccan Pastoral: The Making of an Ethnphistorical Imagination in Western India Chap 2: Bombay and the Politics of Urban Desire Chap 3: Say with Pride that We Are Hindus: Sive Sena and Communal Populism Chap 4: Thane City: The Making of Political Dadaism Chap 5: Riots, Policing, and Truth Telling in Bombay Chap 6: In the Muslim Mohalla Chap 7: Living the Dream: Governance, Graft, and Goons Conclusion Notes Glossary Bibliography Index
Abstract: This study examines the interplay between identity politics, urban violence, and postcolonialism in Mumbai, exploring the city’s evolution from its colonial past to contemporary challenges. It delves into regional identity formation, urban desires, and the rise of communal populism, particularly through the Shiv Sena. The analysis of the 1992-93 riots, Muslim community experiences, and the intersection of governance, crime, and corruption reveals how political patronage shapes the city’s future. Offering insights into the dynamics of urban violence and identity, the book contributes to broader discussions on postcolonial urbanism in the Global South.