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Urban Villager Life in an Indian Satellite Town 1st Edition by Vandana Vasudevan ISBN 8132113098 9788132113096

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Author(s): Vandana Vasudevan
ISBN(s): 9788132113096, 8132113098
Edition: 1
File Details: PDF, 7.51 MB
Year: 2013
Language: english
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ISBN 10: 8132113098 
ISBN 13: 9788132113096
Author: Vandana Vasudevan

Urban Villager is a superbly etched and finely detailed representation of the life of an ‘urban villager’ in a modern satellite town of India. It describes how Delhi, as a city, is growing radially, stretching its way into the rural fringes of Haryana and Uttar Pradesh that border the city to form the National Capital Region.

Through the microcosm of Greater Noida, a suburb of New Delhi, the author draws a portrait of life in a semi-urban town, where billion dollar homes and villages with no sewage system share the same pin code. Some farmers sell their land and try to cope with a new found prosperity; others refuse and break into agitations that make newspaper headlines. A builder destroys a wetland to make a township while the middle class in high rises frets about power and security. A few kilometres away, the Formula One event hosts international celebrities amidst bewildered villagers. Living here is being witness to the contradictions and ironies that occur when India is forced to co-exist with Bharat.

The author frequently draws parallels with similar kinds of urbanisation on the outskirts of other Indian metros. Across the country, the city gobbles up more and more of what was once the countryside—whether it is Sriperumbudur in Chennai, Belapur in Mumbai, Yelahanka on the outskirts of Bengaluru or Rajarhat New Town in Kolkata. No matter where you live in India, the story of this book could be the story you see in your city.

Urban Villager Life in an Indian Satellite Town 1st Table of contents:

  • Understanding Urban Villagers: The Concept of Rural-Urban Transition

    • The Urban Villager: Bridging Two Worlds

    • The Dichotomy Between Rural Roots and Urban Realities

    • Economic and Social Impacts of Migration from Villages to Satellite Towns

    • Case Studies of Urban Villagers in Specific Indian Towns

  • Economic Life in a Satellite Town

    • Employment Patterns: From Agriculture to Service and Manufacturing Jobs

    • Informal Economy and Small-Scale Enterprises

    • Housing, Land, and Property Issues

    • The Impact of Local and National Economic Policies on Residents

  • Social Structures and Community Life

    • The Persistence of Traditional Social Norms in Urban Settings

    • Caste, Class, and Gender Dynamics in Satellite Towns

    • Family Structures and Intergenerational Relations

    • Community Organizations and Networks: Role of Local Institutions

  • Housing and Infrastructure

    • Housing Typologies: From Temporary Shelters to Permanent Residences

    • Urban Planning and the Challenges of Providing Basic Infrastructure

    • Water, Sanitation, and Health Facilities in Satellite Towns

    • Transportation and Connectivity with the Main City

  • Education and Social Mobility

    • Access to Education and its Impact on Social Mobility

    • Challenges in Education Systems: Rural vs. Urban Education Models

    • Role of Private and Government Schools in Shaping Futures

    • Higher Education and Career Aspirations in Satellite Towns

  • Cultural Life and Identity

    • The Preservation of Rural Cultural Practices in Urban Settings

    • The Influence of Urbanization on Traditional Festivals and Routines

    • Changing Attitudes Towards Modernity, Religion, and Identity

    • Youth and the Negotiation of Cultural Identity Between Two Worlds

  • The Role of Technology and Media

    • Access to Technology and Digital Connectivity

    • Media Consumption: Bridging the Rural-Urban Divide

    • The Impact of Social Media on Youth and Community Engagement

    • Technology as a Tool for Social Change and Economic Development

  • Politics and Governance

    • Political Representation and Local Governance Structures

    • The Role of Local Bodies and Panchayats in Satellite Towns

    • Participation in Electoral Politics and the Influence of Political Parties

    • The State’s Role in Planning and Development of Satellite Towns

  • Health and Well-being

    • Public Health Concerns: Malnutrition, Sanitation, and Disease

    • Access to Healthcare: Rural vs. Urban Healthcare Systems

    • The Influence of Urbanization on Health Habits and Lifestyles

    • Mental Health Challenges in Transitioning Populations

  • Environmental Issues and Sustainability

    • The Environmental Impact of Satellite Towns on Surrounding Areas

    • Urban Sprawl and Its Effect on Agricultural Land and Natural Resources

    • Waste Management and Pollution in Growing Satellite Towns

    • Strategies for Sustainable Urban Development in India’s Peripheries

  • Challenges and Future Directions

    • The Complexities of Urban Planning in Satellite Towns

    • Bridging the Gap Between Urban and Rural Policies

    • Migration, Integration, and Urbanization: The Way Forward

    • The Future of Satellite Towns in India: Growth, Sustainability, and Social Change

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