Gurgaon: from mythic village to millennium city

By:

Oldenburg, Veena Talwar

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: Gurugram HarperCollins 2018Description: 305 pISBN:

9789353020347

Subject(s):

Urban development and planning

DDC classification:

307.76 OLD

Summary: The book Gurgaon: From Mythic Village to Millennium City by Veena Talwar Oldenburg explores the transformation of Gurgaon from a small, mythic village to a rapidly growing urban center. It examines the socio-economic, political, and cultural forces that have driven the city's development, highlighting issues such as rapid urbanization, land acquisition, governance challenges, and the impact of globalization. The book provides a critical analysis of how Gurgaon became a symbol of India's economic aspirations while grappling with infrastructural and social challenges.

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The book Gurgaon: From Mythic Village to Millennium City by Veena Talwar Oldenburg explores the transformation of Gurgaon from a small, mythic village to a rapidly growing urban center. It examines the socio-economic, political, and cultural forces that have driven the city's development, highlighting issues such as rapid urbanization, land acquisition, governance challenges, and the impact of globalization. The book provides a critical analysis of how Gurgaon became a symbol of India's economic aspirations while grappling with infrastructural and social challenges.

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