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Urban Geopolitics: Rethinking Planning in Contested Cities (Routledge Studies in Urbanism and the City)
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Urban Governance and Local Democracy in South India
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Urban Governance Voice and Poverty in the Developing World
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Urban Green Space, Health Economics and Air Pollution in Delhi
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Urban Infrastructure and Governance
0Original price was: ₹1,595.00.₹1,196.00Current price is: ₹1,196.00.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
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Urban Mobilities in the Global South
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Urban Navigations: Politics, Space and the City in South Asia (Cities and the Urban Imperative)
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URBAN POLITICS : CITIES AND SUBURBS IN A GLOBAL AGE, 10TH EDITION
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Urban Politics (Set of 4 Volumes) (SAGE Library of Political Science)
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Urban Politics: Cities and Suburbs in a Global Age
0Original price was: ₹11,749.00.₹9,399.00Current price is: ₹9,399.00.Explore the complexities of urban politics with the 11th edition of “Urban Politics: Cities and Suburbs in a Global Age.” This essential textbook from The Bookish Owl delves into the heart of urban life, examining power dynamics, globalization’s impact, and the enduring influence of race and poverty. Through engaging case studies, photographs, and popular culture references, it illuminates how city and suburban governments function and who truly benefits from local policies. Updated to cover contemporary challenges like concentrated poverty, climate change, and the COVID-19 pandemic, this book is perfect for students and professionals in urban studies, policy, administration, and planning. Discover the dynamics shaping our cities and suburbs in this comprehensive guide.
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Urban Poverty, Local Governance and Everyday Politics in Mumbai (South Asia Edition)
0Original price was: ₹1,595.00.₹1,196.00Current price is: ₹1,196.00.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.
