Geography of Settlements

Book Details

• Author: R. Y. Singh

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Language: English

• ISBN: 9788170334835

• Pages: 335

• Cover: Paperback

• Dimensions: 9.4 x 7.2 x 0.4 inches

• Release Date: 01-01-2002

About the Book

This scholarly work by R. Y. Singh offers an extensive and holistic exploration of rural settlements, blending both quantitative and qualitative approaches. It serves as an invaluable resource for students, teachers, and researchers in the field of cultural geography and rural development. The book offers a comprehensive understanding of rural settlements by covering five principal themes of cultural geography, while also delving into other critical aspects such as histogenesis/morphogenesis, diffusion models, spatio-temporal models, place names, and the anatomy of Indian villages.

Through its interdisciplinary approach, the book examines various themes including village units, site, situation, location, types, patterns, and the distribution of rural settlements. It also discusses the origins and growth of settlement morphology, shape analysis, rural dwellings, service centers, and the integration of rural planning for development. This broad scope makes it suitable not only for graduate-level courses but also highly relevant for researchers in related fields such as sociology, economics, anthropology, and rural development planning.

The work is particularly relevant for those interested in the transformation of rural habitats and the socio-economic dynamics of rural settlements. By adopting a culturo-environmental and culturo-historical perspective, it provides a deep dive into the development and planning of rural areas, offering theoretical insights combined with practical applications.