Urban Growth and Environmental Issues in India by Alpana Kateja (English) Paperb

Description: Urban Growth and Environmental Issues in India by Alpana Kateja, Rashmi Jain This book examines the interplay between urban growth and the environmental issues in India. Offering a valuable resource for all those interested in understanding the multifaceted dimensions of urban growth, the book appeals to researchers, students, and policymakers, interested in the development studies and urban studies. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This book examines the interplay between urban growth and the environmental issues in India. The contributors, who are coming from diverse disciplines, examine socioeconomic, administrative, and environmental threats emanating from urbanization (e.g. climate change, health governance, energy issues, pollution, and e-waste management) and suggest various measures for dealing with the challenges of rapid urbanization. Offering a valuable resource for all those interested in understanding the multifaceted dimensions of urban growth, the book appeals to researchers, students, and policymakers, interested in the development studies and urban studies. Back Cover This book examines the interplay between urban growth and the environmental issues in India. The contributors, who are coming from diverse disciplines, examine socioeconomic, administrative, and environmental threats emanating from urbanization (e.g. climate change, health governance, energy issues, pollution, and e-waste management) and suggest various measures for dealing with the challenges of rapid urbanization. Offering a valuable resource for all those interested in understanding the multifaceted dimensions of urban growth, the book appeals to researchers, students, and policymakers, interested in the development studies and urban studies. Author Biography Alpana Kateja is Professor of economics at the University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, and also former Principal, University Maharani College, Jaipur. She is a gold medalist in economics, and she has formerly been associated with Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, and JNV University, Jodhpur. Her published works include Health Outcomes in India, Water and Health, Water Resource Management, and Lifestyle and Health.Rashmi Jain is Head and Associate Professor in Department of sociology at the University of Rajasthan, Jaipur. She has interest in the areas of development communication, gender studies, sociology of law, and leisure studies. She is Convener of Working Group on Law and Migration of International Sociological Association. Her published work includes Women, Media and Violence, Women Empowerment: The Global Scenario, and Health and Domestic Violence. Her latest book (ed.) Global Leisure and the Struggle for a Better World has been published by Palgrave Macmillan. Table of Contents The Urban Transformation: Issues and Challenges.- Shelter for the Poor: Conundrum, Visions and Methods of Urban growth.- Key Determinants of Urbanization in India: Evidence from State Level Data.- Contextualizing Smart Cities and impact on Social relations.- Management of Rurban Area Development: Selected Indian Experience and Challenges.- Urban Health Infrastructure: Governance Issues.- Migration pattern and the emerging Trends of Migration in India. Feature Provides a comprehensive and theory-informed analysis of urban growth in India Bridges disciplines to share the expertise of leading researchers in academia and industry Reveals how sustainability goals offer an opportunity for addressing persistent environmental degradation challenges Details ISBN9811642753 Pages 337 Language English Year 2022 ISBN-10 9811642753 ISBN-13 9789811642753 Format Paperback Publisher Springer Verlag, Singapore Edition 1st Imprint Springer Verlag, Singapore Place of Publication Singapore Country of Publication Singapore Publication Date 2022-09-17 Author Rashmi Jain Edited by Rashmi Jain UK Release Date 2022-09-17 Edition Description 1st ed. 2021 Alternative 9789811642722 DEWEY 307.760954 Audience Professional & Vocational Illustrations 43 Illustrations, color; 8 Illustrations, black and white; XXII, 337 p. 51 illus., 43 illus. in color. We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137188772;

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