Author: ed. Hust Evelin, ed. Mann Michael
Place: New Delhi
Publisher: Manohar
Year: 2005
Pages: 345
ISBN: 81-7304-609-3
Subject: Urbanisation
Sub-Subject: Urban Studies/ Urban Governance
Keyword: Uraban Governance, Urban Development, Urban Problem, Urban Poverty
Classification: 307.1416
Shelf: C1R3
Accession No: B539
Contents: Introduction: Problems of Urbanization and Urban Governance in India The Framework- Environment, Decentralization, Liberalization, and Governmentality Infrastructure- Technical, Social, and Cultural Aspects, In Time and Space- Urban Settlements and the State Note on Contributors
Abstract: Urbanization in India poses significant challenges and opportunities, shaping social dynamics and governance. This volume examines the complex issues of urban growth, highlighting the interplay between governance, infrastructure, and state intervention. Using a framework that integrates environmental sustainability, decentralization, economic liberalization, and governmentality, it explores how policies and practices influence urban life. Infrastructure is analyzed through technical, social, and cultural lenses, while urban settlements are considered in temporal and spatial contexts to understand the state’s evolving role. Contributions from scholars offer critical insights into planning, policy, and the management of rapid urban transformation in Indian cities.