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Urban Restructuring, Power and Capitalism in the Tourist City: Contested Terrains of Marrakesh (Routledge Studies in Urbanism and the City)
0₹13,809.80Explore the intricate dynamics of urban restructuring and capitalism’s impact on tourist cities. This deep dive into Marrakesh offers a vital framework for understanding how power, heritage commodification, and (post)colonial influences shape urban development. Examine the political economy driving tourism, questioning policy choices and their effects on city residents. Essential for Indian academics, urban planners, geographers, and architecture students seeking insights into contested urban terrains and global city transformation.
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Urban Sensographies
0Original price was: ₹4,098.22.₹4,098.22Current price is: ₹4,098.22.Discover the sensory fabric of urban life through innovative embodied research. This essential guide explores how the human body functions as a sophisticated sensor, detailing performance-based methods to capture vital ‘felt data’ about any city. Learn to create unique embodied mappings for deeper environmental understanding. It’s a must-read for students and researchers in urban studies, sociology, and performance, offering fresh perspectives on sensory research and city exploration that resonate with the dynamic urban landscapes of India.
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Urban Soils (Advances in Soil Science)
0Original price was: ₹21,348.00.₹17,078.40Current price is: ₹17,078.40.Explore the critical challenges and innovative solutions for urban soils in ‘Urban Soils (Advances in Soil Science)’. As cities expand, understanding and restoring these vital, yet often degraded, soils is paramount. This essential guide delves into the unique properties of soils heavily impacted by human activity, their role in food production, aesthetic value, and pollutant dynamics. Discover how urbanization affects carbon, nitrogen, and water cycles, and learn about effective soil restoration techniques. ‘Urban Soils’ also examines urban agriculture, food security, ecosystem services, and the creation of synthetic soils. Essential reading for researchers, students, and professionals seeking to enhance urban sustainability and reclaim these valuable resources for vital ecosystem services.
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Urban Sustainability and River Restoration: Green and Blue Infrastructure
0Original price was: ₹11,602.17.₹9,281.74Current price is: ₹9,281.74.Discover how to integrate green and blue infrastructure for sustainable urban development and effective river restoration in ‘Urban Sustainability and River Restoration’. This essential guide explores innovative strategies and practical solutions for city planners, environmental managers, and policymakers. Learn to harness nature-based solutions to improve water quality, enhance biodiversity, and create resilient urban ecosystems. Essential reading for anyone involved in creating greener, healthier cities. Explore cutting-edge research and real-world case studies. This book from The Bookish Owl is your go-to resource for building sustainable urban environments and revitalizing our precious river systems.
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Urban Theory: New Critical Perspectives
0Original price was: ₹4,488.62.₹4,488.62Current price is: ₹4,488.62.Dive into the latest critical perspectives shaping urban theory. This comprehensive primer offers accessible reviews of innovative contributions to urban studies, essential for understanding today’s complex cities. Explore new theoretical debates, their genealogies, and engaging case studies that illuminate global urban life. It’s indispensable for postgraduate students in geography, sociology, planning, and cultural studies across India seeking deep insights into urban phenomena. Gain a foundational understanding of critical engagements with the evolving urban landscape.
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Urban Water Sustainability: Constructing Infrastructure for Cities and Nature (Earthscan Studies in Water Resource Management)
0Original price was: ₹11,712.00.₹11,712.00Current price is: ₹11,712.00.Navigate the complexities of urban water sustainability and design resilient infrastructure for India’s evolving cities. This essential guide examines how to integrate nature and urban development, offering deep insights into water technologies like demand management, sanitation, and reuse. Sarah Bell critically analyses the social, political, and ecological implications of modern water systems, providing frameworks for sustainable development. Perfect for engineering students, urban planners, water resource management professionals, and researchers keen on building smarter, water-secure urban futures.
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Urbanisation Land Use, Land Degradation and Environment/NAM S&T Centre
0₹3,496.50Investigate the complex interplay of India’s rapid urbanisation, dynamic land use, and critical environmental degradation. This insightful analysis delves into sustainable land management strategies and explores the pressing ecological challenges posed by development. Gain crucial understanding of natural resource management vital for India’s environmental health and future. Essential reading for environmental scientists, urban planners, students, and policymakers committed to sustainable development in India.
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Urbanism – For Sale. Feld72
0Original price was: ₹1,882.64.₹1,223.72Current price is: ₹1,223.72.Explore the intersection of urbanism and commerce with “Urbanism – For Sale” by Feld72, available at The Bookish Owl. This insightful publication delves into how urban spaces are shaped by market forces and economic considerations. Discover critical perspectives on the commodification of cities and its impact on public life, planning, and design. Ideal for students, urban planners, architects, and anyone interested in the socio-economic dynamics of contemporary urban environments. “Urbanism – For Sale” offers a thought-provoking analysis that is essential reading for understanding the complexities of modern city development and the forces driving urban change. Enhance your collection with this vital discourse on urbanism’s commercial landscape.
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Urbanism, Health and Human Biology in Industrialised Countries: 40 (Society for the Study of Human Biology Symposium Series)
0Original price was: ₹10,052.80.₹10,052.80Current price is: ₹10,052.80.Discover the intricate relationship between urban living and human biology. As global populations increasingly inhabit cities, this essential book investigates the profound health and biological consequences of urbanism. Gain critical insights into human adaptation and public health challenges faced in industrialized environments, highly relevant to India’s burgeoning urban centres. A must-read for urban planners, health professionals, anthropologists, and students of human biology and urban studies seeking to understand and improve city life.
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Urbanization in Changing Environment With Reference to Manipur
0₹1,746.50Explore the profound impact of rapid urban growth on Manipur’s evolving environment. This insightful study delves into the intricate socio-economic forces driving urbanization and their consequential environmental shifts across Manipur. It unpacks the critical challenges of sustainable development in Northeast India, offering a deep dive into the region’s transformation. Essential reading for scholars, students of geography and social sciences, environmentalists, and policymakers keen on understanding regional dynamics.
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Urbanization in the Global South: Perspectives and Challenges
0Original price was: ₹1,495.00.₹1,196.00Current price is: ₹1,196.00.Explore the complex landscape of “Urbanization in the Global South: Perspectives and Challenges.” This essential read delves into the critical links between rapid urban growth, economic development, and persistent urban poverty across Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Discover how cities grapple with food security, essential public services like water and sanitation, and the financial implications of expansion. With a focus on participatory governance, particularly in India, and drawing on primary data and case studies, this multidisciplinary volume offers invaluable insights for researchers, students of development studies, sociology, economics, and urban planning. Uncover trends, opportunities, and strategies essential for navigating the future of urbanization and its impact on livelihoods, nutrition, and ecology.
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Urgent and Out-of-Hours Primary Care, updated edition: A practical guide for clinicians
0Original price was: ₹3,127.90.₹2,877.66Current price is: ₹2,877.66.Discover the essential updated edition of ‘Urgent and Out-of-Hours Primary Care,’ your practical guide for clinicians. This indispensable book covers over 200 common acute medical conditions encountered in urgent care and out-of-hours primary care settings. Featuring new content on managing abnormal blood test results, this guide offers clear, concise advice on presentation, assessment, and management for GPs, GP trainees, doctors, nurses, paramedics, and pharmacists. With ‘red flag’ highlights, the latest prescribing information, and effective strategies for telephone triage, video consultations, and home visits, it’s designed for busy healthcare professionals. Navigate urgent patient needs with confidence, knowing when to refer and when to seek emergency assistance. Essential reading for any clinician providing frontline urgent care.
