The Urban Fringe of Indian Cities

• Author: Jutta K. Dikshit

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Language: English

• Edition: 2011

• ISBN: 9788131603529

• Pages: 279

• Cover: Hardcover

• Package Dimensions: 9.7 x 6.5 x 0.9 inches

About the Book

"Urban Fringe: A Transition Zone" brings together a collection of essays presented at a seminar, offering a detailed exploration of the urban fringe areas — the transition zone between rural and urban spaces. The urban fringe is both an area of significant future growth and one that faces complex developmental challenges before its eventual integration into the city. This book highlights the rapid, often chaotic development that these periurban regions experience and addresses the underlying socio-economic issues.

Written by geographers, architects, planners, and social scientists from both India and abroad, the essays provide diverse perspectives on the nature of the fringe, historical development, and the consequences of urban expansion. Topics include the rural-urban dichotomy, the fast-paced transformations, the problems related to development, and the overall impact of urbanization on the economic life of its people. The book also evaluates urban planning, focusing on the shortcomings during the implementation phases and the inevitable interference from politicians and land speculators.

This book will be an invaluable resource for students of urbanism and anyone interested in understanding the future of urban growth in India.

Key Topics Covered:

• Historic Development of Suburban Areas

• Rural-Urban Dichotomy and Urban Expansion

• Problems in the Development of Urban Fringe Areas

• Impact of Urban Expansion on Economic Life

• Role of Urban Planning and Challenges in Plan Implementation

About the Author
Jutta K. Dikshit is a professor at the Department of Geography, University of Pune. She completed her studies in geography and German language at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Germany, and earned her doctoral degree from the Sorbonne, Paris. Before moving to India, Dr. Dikshit worked as a lecturer at the University of Saarbrücken. Her research interests include geomorphology, climatology, geographical thought, and regional geography, with a focus on physical geography. She is also the treasurer of the Institute of Indian Geographers.