The Dynamics of Spatial Urban Expansion

., Rukhsana, Sheikh, Jumafuddin, Sarkar, Humayun

ISBN 10: 3847372327 / ISBN 13: 9783847372325

Published by LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2012

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Dynamics of Spatial Urban Expansion
• Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3847372327
• ISBN 13: 9783847372325
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Like New
• Book Type: book

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Synopsis

The census of India 1901 provided the evolutionary history of cities growth up to the down of 20th century. Kolkata city has been experienced by migration of population and size and shape expansion due advancement of technology and developments of all sectors. Now it is realized that the changing scenario of Kolkata’s administrative identity is a representative of the uniqueness of population distribution pattern of Kolkata. The continuous effort of decentralization from Kolkata to Kolkata conurbation and satellite towns are undoubtedly a model in history of urban development and growth. Urban spatial expansion over different time period can be systematically mapped, monitored and accurately assessed from satellite data.

About the Author

Dr.Rukhsana is currently Assistant Professor in Geography at Aliah University. She was awarded as international Younger Geographer 2009; she published and attends a bunch of national and international papers and conferences. J.Sheikh has obtained M.Sc in Geography from AU, India. Mr.Sarkar is GIS Tech with MOD, Sultanate of Oman.