Urbanization and Regional Sustainability in South Asia

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Urbanization and Regional Sustainability in South Asia

Socio-economic Drivers, Environmental Pressures and Policy Responses

Migration, immigration and emigration Urban communities Sociology Political science and theory International relations Regional / urban economics Population and migration geography

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Collection: Contemporary South Asian Studies

Language: English

Published by: Springer

Published on: 9th November 2019

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 42 Mb

ISBN: 9783030237967


Overview

This book examines urbanization and migration processes in South Asia. By analyzing the socio-economic impacts and infrastructural, environmental and institutional aspects of different conurbations, it highlights conflicts over agricultural land as well as the effects on health, education, poverty and the welfare of children, women and old people.

Topics Covered

The authors also explore issues of mobility; connectivity and accessibility of public services, and discuss the effective use of new urban-management tools, such as the concept of smart cities and urban spatial monitoring.

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