Housing India's Urban Poor 1800-1965: Colonial and Post-Colonial Studies

ISBN-13: 9780367554101 / Angielski / Twarda / 2020 / 194 str.

Hans Schenk

Opis

The book brings detailed in-depth knowledge on urban housing and sanitation in several Indian cities, from 1800s- 1960s, together in a comparative manner and places this local knowledge in a broader context, crossing urban borders.

Please note: T&F does not sell or distribute the Hardback in South Asia.

Spis treści

1. Introduction 2. Voices from the Past, Voices on the Past 3. The Days of the Slum are Over 4. Conclusion

O autorze

Hans Schenk worked at the University of Amsterdam, where he taught, did research and was involved in consultancies, with a focus on housing, planning and related aspects of urban Asia. He has published widely during the last 50 years, on many large and small Indian and other Asian cities.