Indigenous Modernities by Jyoti Hosagrahar
Challenging conventional and Western approaches to Urbanism, this book examines the case of Delhi and how it has evolved from a traditional to a modern city, whilst asking what these terms mean in the context of the built environment.'[An] intelligent, well-organised, and well-illustrated investigation' - The Architectural Review
'I was immediately captivated ... a beautifully written book ... and some fine illustrations.' - Urban Design
'[It] should be commended ... it is not just a multisited investigation, but also explores the city at multiple scales, leaving the reader with a richer sense of space and the actors of urban modernity who inhabited it.' - Traditional Dwellings and Settlements Review
'[An] intelligent, well-organized, and well-illustrated investigation.' – The Architectural Review
'I was immediately captivated ... a beautifully written book ... and some fine illustrations.' – Urban Design
Dr. Jyoti Hosagrahar is Director of Sustainable Urbanism International, an independent non-profit research and policy initiative. She advises on urban development, historic conservation, and cultural sustainability issues in Asia. She currently teaches at Columbia University, New York. She has previously taught at the University of Oregon, Eugene, and earned her doctorate from the University of California, Berkeley.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780415323765 |
| ISBN 10 | 0415323762 |
| Title | Indigenous Modernities |
| Author | Jyoti Hosagrahar |
| Series | Architext |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Year published | 2005-05-27 |
| Number of pages | 240 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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