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Urban Ecology: An Introduction
0Original price was: ₹4,641.76.₹3,713.41Current price is: ₹3,713.41.Explore the critical science of urban ecology and its growing importance for India’s burgeoning cities. This revised edition delves into urban ecosystems, highlighting nature-based solutions for environmental improvement and human well-being. Essential for students and professionals in urban planning, environmental science, and sustainable development, it covers enhancing habitats, fostering urban biodiversity, and creating resilient green cities. Understand how to value urban nature and implement strategies for a more sustainable urban future. A key resource for effective urban management and climate change adaptation.
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Urban Ecosystems: Understanding the Human Environment
0Original price was: ₹13,095.50.₹10,476.40Current price is: ₹10,476.40.Explore the vital world of urban ecosystems, crucial for understanding India’s rapidly growing cities and the human environment. This approachable guide delves into the physical and biotic components of urban settings, key ecological processes, and effective management of ecological resources, including biodiversity conservation. Essential for students, environmental scientists, urban planners, and anyone keen on sustainable development in burgeoning Indian metropolises. Featuring insightful case studies and discussion questions, it’s your go-to resource for mastering the complex urban environment.
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Urban Environment and Social Wellbeing in Second Class Indian Cities
0Original price was: ₹1,295.00.₹906.50Current price is: ₹906.50.Discover the intricate link between urban environments and social wellbeing in India’s evolving cities. This comprehensive research delves into the socio-political and environmental inequalities prevalent in “second class Indian cities.” Based on rigorous social area analysis and factor analysis of Calicut, the book offers practical insights into quality of life and urban planning challenges. It’s an essential read for urban planners, geographers, and students keen on understanding and improving the fabric of Indian urban life for better community outcomes.
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Urban Geography 3e
0Original price was: ₹1,395.00.₹1,116.00Current price is: ₹1,116.00.Unlock the complexities of Urban Geography with this indispensable guide for Indian geography students and aspiring urban planners. Dive deep into the origins, evolution, and dynamic challenges of cities worldwide. Explore the richness and intricacies of urban environments, from historical development to contemporary issues. This textbook offers a comprehensive treatment essential for university-level studies in geography and urban planning, providing crucial insights into the field’s past and present.
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Urban Geopolitics: Rethinking Planning in Contested Cities (Routledge Studies in Urbanism and the City)
0Original price was: ₹17,262.25.₹13,809.80Current price is: ₹13,809.80.Delve into the critical field of urban geopolitics and the complexities of contested cities worldwide. This vital text challenges prevailing Eurocentric urban studies, bringing important case studies from South Asia, Africa, and Latin America to the forefront. Discover how to rethink urban planning by focusing on crucial local contexts and moving beyond Western-centric theories. Essential reading for students and professionals in urban studies, geography, politics, and planning seeking a truly global perspective on contemporary city challenges and development.
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Urban Infrastructure and Governance
0Original price was: ₹1,595.00.₹1,276.00Current price is: ₹1,276.00.Unlock effective urban infrastructure and governance strategies for developing nations. This insightful work delves into critical aspects of urban planning, fostering partnerships, and encouraging citizen participation. Explore practical approaches to financing urban infrastructure, highlighting financial mobilization as a potent tool for effective governance. Packed with real-world examples, it offers deep insights into managerial approaches vital for sustainable urban development. An indispensable resource for Indian urban planners, policymakers, public policy students, and professionals shaping India’s cities.
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Urban Maps: Instruments of Narrative and Interpretation in the City
0Original price was: ₹17,262.25.₹13,809.80Current price is: ₹13,809.80.Explore the profound impact of urban maps as instruments of narrative and interpretation. This essential volume delves into urban theory, examining how cartography shapes our understanding, policy, and experience of cities. Through insightful case studies, discover the processes of creating and reading urban maps, revealing their role in spatial analysis and urban development. A crucial resource for students and professionals in urban planning, architecture, geography, and sociology seeking deeper insights into the complex layers of the urban landscape.
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Urban Mobilities in the Global South
0Original price was: ₹5,237.01.₹4,189.61Current price is: ₹4,189.61.Explore the intricate realities of urban mobilities and immobilities across the Global South. This vital book offers groundbreaking theoretical and methodological approaches, moving beyond conventional ‘Global North’ transport planning paradigms. Discover how to understand the ‘lived world’ of movement through compelling case studies from Asian cities, crucial for addressing 21st-century urban development challenges and systemic transport inequality. Essential reading for urban planners, transport researchers, policymakers, and students seeking to navigate and improve mobility futures in India and similar global contexts.
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Urban Politics (Set of 4 Volumes) (SAGE Library of Political Science)
0Original price was: ₹80,358.75.₹64,287.00Current price is: ₹64,287.00.Unlock the dynamics of city governance with this indispensable 4-volume set on urban politics. Dive deep into foundational concepts of power, institutions, and public policy. This collection offers a comprehensive exploration of urban challenges, cross-national comparisons, and socio-economic factors shaping our cities. Essential for students and academics in political science, urban studies, and public administration across India, it provides critical insights into municipal politics and urban development. Understand the forces driving global and Indian urban transformation, making it a vital resource for informed policy and academic research.
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Urban Poverty, Local Governance and Everyday Politics in Mumbai (South Asia Edition)
0Original price was: ₹1,595.00.₹1,276.00Current price is: ₹1,276.00.Dive deep into the heart of Mumbai’s urban poverty and experience the complexities of everyday politics. This essential read examines the intricate patronage systems linking slum-dwellers to local governance and crucial service delivery. Discover how political exclusion impacts citizens and explore the challenges facing Indian democracy at the grassroots, from vote banks to funding. Essential for students, researchers, and policy-makers interested in urban India, this book provides critical insights into citizenship, public services, and the realities of local political engagement.
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Urban Protest in Seventeenth-Century France; The Culture of Retribution
0Original price was: ₹2,498.86.₹1,999.09Current price is: ₹1,999.09.Delve into the vibrant tapestry of urban protest and the culture of retribution in 17th-century France. This pivotal comparative study, enriched with eyewitness narratives, offers a deep dive into the dynamics between crowds and authorities across diverse French cities. Understand the societal forces and political challenges that defined early modern Europe through detailed historical analysis. A must-read for Indian students and scholars specializing in French history, social unrest, and early modern European studies.
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Urban Remote Sensing (Remote Sensing Applications Series)
0Original price was: ₹20,755.00.₹16,604.00Current price is: ₹16,604.00.Explore the updated second edition of “Urban Remote Sensing” by Qihao Weng, a crucial resource for understanding urban and suburban environments through remote sensing technology. ISBN: 9781138054608. This book delves into advancements in sensors, image processing, and applications addressing societal and economic challenges. Discover methods for urban feature extraction, mapping urban landscapes, and monitoring urbanization, especially in developing countries. Case studies, like the HEAT project in Calgary and VHR satellite monitoring in Salzburg, highlight practical applications in urban planning and environmental management. A must-read for researchers and professionals in remote sensing and urban studies. Available at The Bookish Owl.
