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Urbanisation in Bengal: Ideas, Institutions and Policies

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This comprehensive study traces the urbanization of Bengal across ancient, colonial, and postcolonial periods, offering a detailed analysis of urban space and the institutions that shaped city life. The book examines pivotal developments in colonial Bengal including print culture, Western education and medicine institutions, and the census as a modernising knowledge system. It explores the profound impact of Partition on urban development, documenting the crucial role of refugee movements in reshaping Bengal's cities. Drawing on extensive archival sources, the work provides rich historical context for understanding how Bengal transformed from traditional settlements into modern urban centres, making it essential reading for historians, urban planners, and scholars of South Asian history.

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Analyses urbanization in Bengal from ancient times through the postcolonial period, offering historical depth and continuity.

Examines institutions of Western education and medicine that shaped urban Bengal during the colonial era.

Investigates the census as a modern form of knowledge and its role in urban administration.

Documents the refugee movement following Partition and its contribution to urbanizing Bengal.

Grounded in archival sources for scholarly accuracy and detailed historical evidence.

Published by Routledge India, a leading academic publisher specializing in South Asian studies.

Explores urban crises brought about by Partition and post-independence urban development.

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Amazon UK
Release Date
16 August 2024
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12 January 2024

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