Spaces of Colonialism: Delhi'S Urban Governmentalities

Book Details:

• Author: Stephen Legg

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Language: English

• Binding: Paperback

• ISBN: 9781405175548

• Pages: 272

• Dimensions: 9.0 x 6.0 x 0.6 inches

• Release Date: 11-05-2007

About the Book:

This book provides a comparative history of New and Old Delhi during the British colonial period, focusing on the residential, policed, and infrastructural landscapes of the city. It is the first work to analyze the colonial city through the lens of governmentality, drawing on the theories and methodologies of Michel Foucault.

Stephen Legg delves into the social, racial, and spatial divisions within the city, examining the ways in which British colonial rule shaped the urban landscape. The book critiques colonial governmentality by exploring the lived spaces of everyday life in the context of biopolitical needs and the policing of cities.

Key topics include:

• Social and racial segregation in the city

• Policing and surveillance of urban areas

• Biopolitical control and its implications for urban settings

• Comparative study of New and Old Delhi under British rule

This book provides significant insights into the urban governance of colonial Delhi, making it an important read for students and scholars of urban studies, postcolonial theory, and colonial history.

About the Author:

Stephen Legg completed his doctorate at the University of Cambridge and currently lectures at the University of Nottingham. His research focuses on urban history, colonialism, and governmentality, particularly in the context of Indian cities during British rule.