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“Delhi Metropolitan: The Making of an Unlikely City” is a book written by Ranjana Sengupta, published in 2007. The book offers a comprehensive exploration of the evolution and development of Delhi, the capital city of India, into a metropolitan center.
Sengupta delves into the various factors that have contributed to the transformation of Delhi, including historical, cultural, political, and economic influences. She examines how Delhi has evolved from a historical city with a rich cultural heritage to a sprawling metropolis marked by rapid urbanization, population growth, and socio-economic changes.
The book provides insights into the challenges and complexities of urban development in Delhi, such as infrastructure deficiencies, environmental degradation, social inequality, and governance issues. Sengupta also explores the tensions and conflicts that arise from competing interests and visions for the city’s future.
Through meticulous research and analysis, Sengupta paints a vivid portrait of Delhi as a dynamic and diverse urban landscape, grappling with the pressures of modernization and globalization. “Delhi Metropolitan” offers valuable perspectives on the opportunities and challenges facing cities in the developing world as they navigate the complexities of urban growth and transformation.
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