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Routledge Beyond Kolkata: Rajarhat and the Dystopia of Urban Imagination

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Explore the complex reality of modern urban development with Beyond Kolkata: Rajarhat and the Dystopia of Urban Imagination. Published by Routledge, this book provides a deep look into the creation of the new township near Kolkata, known variously as New Town, Megacity, or Jyoti Basu Nagar. Conceived by the West Bengal state government in the mid-1990s, the project was designed to meet the goals of urban planners looking to build a hi-tech town away from the crowded center of Kolkata. This work examines the socio-economic and ecological consequences of this massive undertaking. It looks at how the project was shaped by the needs of realtors and developers, while also addressing the heavy costs involved. The narrative investigates the foundations of the city, including issues of state largesse, corruption, and coercive land acquisition. For students and readers interested in anthropology, sociology, and urban studies, this book offers a serious analysis of how modern cities are built and the impact these changes have on the existing landscape and communities.

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Examines the politics and socio-economic repercussions of the New Town and Megacity development projects near Kolkata.

Analyzes the motivations of urban planners and the influence of realtors and developers on township creation.

Investigates the ecological and social impact of building hi-tech urban centers on existing landscapes.

Provides a detailed look at the history of the West Bengal state government's urban vision from the mid-1990s.

Discusses the role of land acquisition, state largesse, and corruption in the making of Rajarhat.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0415844355
Category: Books > Subjects > Biography > Medical, Legal & Social Sciences > Anthropology & Sociology
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 25 June 2013
Listed Since: 08 January 2013

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