Contents: 1. An introduction to the study of urbanization with special reference to India. 2. Conceptualizing urbanization. 3. Techniques and models in urban research. 4. World urbanization. 5. Urbanization in India. 6. Migration and urbanization. 7. Report of the national commission on urbanization: summary and an appraisal. 8. Major schools of theoretical expositions. 9. Emerging issues in the study of urbanization. This book is written from an interdisciplinary perspective combining material mainly from demography and sociology and reflects authors survey of literature from measurements and prediction to post-modern theory, along with planning issues in the country. Both the authors have studied the problem of population and urbanizations from diverse perspectives. Various theories of urbanization have also been discussed in the book. As far as possible, latest figures of world and national trends of urbanization have been included. Students may also use the detailed references given at the end of each chapter for going deeper into the subject and learn more about their research interests. In each chapter some important material is given in Boxes. Wherever needed, some lines are printed in bold to highlight a few major points. Students of urban studies can use it for learning about concepts and measurements of urbanization, causes of urbanization, world trends, trend of urbanization in India, urban problems and perspectives and key issues involved in urban planning.

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Title: Urbanization in India: Issues and Challenges
Publisher: Ane Books
Publication Date: 2017
Language: English
ISBN 10: 9386761009
ISBN 13: 9789386761002
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: 1st Edition
Condition: New

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