Meeting Development Goals in Small Urban Centers
Sudha Menon
9781774070284
263 pages
Arcler Education Inc
Overview
Global urbanisation has prompted a focus on megacities thatoverlooks the needs and vulnerabilities of smaller settlements.This book examines the urban growth trends and patterns of variousrapidly growing metropolitan regions from the perspective ofgeography. This book will be of great interest to students, teachers,and researchers in development studies, and highly relevantto anyone with an interest in urban studies, geography, politicaleconomy, sociology, and African studies.
Author Bio
Dr. Sudha Menon is a freelance consultant, researcher, activist and NGO professional based in Indiawith more than 17 years of experience in social sector documentation and public policy research. Sheholds MA and PhD in Political Science from University of Kerala. Since 2009, she has been workingfor the economic empowerment of informal sector women workers in South Asia. She is the authorof 12 books and many research papers published in reputed journals and magazines. Currently sheserves as the Trust Council Member of ‘Citizens Rights Watch’, an international NGO based in London.