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Paul, Samuel.

The state of our cities: evidence from Karnataka / State of Karnataka cities evidence Samuel Paul...[et al.]. - New Delhi : Oxford University Press, 2012. - xix, 297 p. : ill. maps. ; 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

List of Tables and Figures
Acknowledgements; Preface
List of Abbreviations
1. Introduction
2. Comparison of Cities
3. Bangalore
4. Mysore
5. Hubli-Dharwad
6. Belgaum
7. Gulbarga
8. Mangalore
9. Davangere
10. Bellary
11. Shimoga
12. Bijapur
13. Raichur
14. Bidar
15. Udupi
16. Chitradurga
17. Chikmagalur
Bibliography
Index

Massive urbanization has become a contemporary reality in India, with crucial implications for development and governance. Unfortunately, there is a dearth of data and information on cities in India. This pioneering work fills this vacuum through detailed case studies of 15 cities in the state of Karnataka.


ISBN: 9780198080381 (hardcover) Rs765.00

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Urban planning--Karnataka--India.
Urban development --Karnataka--India.

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
Karnataka--Cities and towns--India.

Dewey Class. No.: 307.76095487 PAU / 001480