Urban Studies: Growth and Development

Urban studies is an interdisciplinary subject that seeks to evaluate and examine economic, ecological and social processes that constitute the modern city. The primary concern of urban studies is urbanization and the socio-political as well as economic rationality related to it. This may take the form of urban design and architecture, transport planning, population dynamics, spatial dynamics, public health, etc. This book is compiled in such a manner, that it will provide in-depth knowledge about the theory and practice of urban studies. It will prove to be immensely beneficial to students and researchers in this field.