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The City in Geography: Renaturing the Built Environment (Routledge Research in Planning and Urban Design)
0₹14,160.00Uncover the critical disconnect between modern cities and the vital geography they inhabit. This insightful exploration reveals how the built environment increasingly strips away natural terrain, impacting urban survival and global stability. Essential for urban planners, architects, environmentalists, and students keen on India’s rapid urbanization, this book provides a vital framework. It details the radical rethinking required to renature our cities, fostering a crucial reconnection between inhabitants, urban spaces, and the foundational landscape for a sustainable future.
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The Fate of Rural Hell
0₹499.00Explore a bizarre Thai temple complex through the insightful gaze of Benedict Anderson, the acclaimed author of “Imagined Communities”. This captivating travelogue delves into Wat Phai Rong Wua, a unique cultural spectacle featuring graphic depictions of hell and afterlife punishment. Anderson unravels what draws Thai visitors to this site and examines the intriguing impact of advancing capitalism on rural Asia. A thought-provoking blend of personal observation and socio-cultural analysis, it’s essential for those interested in Asian studies, cultural anthropology, and understanding the dynamics of rural change.
