Geography of Settlements

Book Details

• Author: R. Y. Singh

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Language: English

• ISBN: 9788170332091

• Pages: 348

• Cover: Hardcover

• Dimensions: 9.9 x 7.7 x 0.9 inches

• Release Date: 01-01-1994

About the Book

Geography of Settlements by R. Y. Singh is a scholarly and comprehensive work that addresses the complexities of rural settlements from a geographical perspective. With a balanced approach that combines both quantitative and qualitative analyses, this book caters to the needs of both students and researchers in the fields of geography, cultural studies, and rural development. It offers a deep dive into the five principal themes of cultural geography, as well as additional topics like histogenesis/morphogenesis, diffusion models, and spatio-temporal models.

The book explores a variety of aspects related to rural settlements, including the site, situation, and location of villages, the types and patterns of settlements, the distribution of these settlements, and their morphological growth. Special attention is given to the anatomy of Indian villages, rural dwellings, service centers, and integrated planning for rationalizing rural settlements. Singh brings in a culturo-environmental approach that integrates both historical and geographical perspectives on rural settlement patterns, making it an essential read for graduate courses in geography and rural development.

With an emphasis on sociological and economic aspects, the book also covers the intersection of ethnicity, class, and social mobility within rural settings. It has been widely praised for its thorough theoretical insights combined with empirical research, making it invaluable for researchers interested in the study of rural habitat transformations, village studies, and settlement planning.