Adhivas Bhugol (Geography Of Settlements)

Book Details

• Author: Ramyagya Singh

• Brand: Rawat Publication

• Binding: Hardcover

• Number of Pages: 342

• ISBN: 817033909X

• Publication Year: 2005

• Language: Hindi

• Sale Territory: India

• Package Dimensions: 9.8 x 7.6 x 0.8 inches

About the Book

In this work, the author adopts a holistic approach to the study of geography, focusing on rural settlements with both quantitative and qualitative analysis. The book covers several key topics related to cultural geography, offering an in-depth exploration of rural settlement patterns, geographical and cultural backgrounds, spatial analysis, and transformation of rural areas.

The study addresses the following major themes:

• Human Settlement Systems: Definition, content, methodology, classification, and geographical and cultural context.

• Rural Settlement Transformation: Patterns, types, and morphology.

• Spatial Patterns and Evolution: Distribution of rural settlements, their growth, and expansion.

• Social Spatial Structure: Caste and class-based spatial differentiation.

• Rural Homes and Service Centres: Analysis of rural dwellings, markets, and service centre hierarchies.

• Integrated Rural Settlement Planning: Planning and rationalization of rural areas for development.

This comprehensive study provides valuable insights into the dynamics of rural settlements and is beneficial for researchers, planners, sociologists, and those involved in rural development. It will be especially useful for students and scholars in the fields of rural geography, sociology, cultural geography, and development studies.

Contents

• Rural Settlements: A Culturo-Environmental Approach

• Culturo-Historical Perspective

• Rural Settlements and Forms

• Types and Patterns of Settlements

• Distributional Pattern of Rural Settlements

• Morphology and Shape Analysis

• Rural Dwellings

• Rural Service Centres and Markets

• Integrated Planning and Rationalization of Rural Settlements

About the Author

रामयज्ञ सिंह (Ramyagya Singh), born in 1933, has significant experience in rural community development and rural settlements, having worked for several years as a B.D.O. and assistant professor at the University of Addis Ababa (Ethiopia). Dr. Singh is currently a representative from Eastern Africa on the Commonwealth Geographic Bureau’s managing committee. He is a member of prestigious geographical organizations in India, including the National Geographical Society of India, and the National Association of Geographers (NAGI). Dr. Singh has also authored several books and research papers on rural development and settlement geography. His other works include Planning in Rural Integrated Environment and Geography of Settlements.