Mumbai Past and Present
| ISBN | 978-81-88569-78-6 |
| Pages | 196 |
| Size | 6.0 in x 9.0 in |
| Format | Paperback |
Description
xThe city of Mumbai is poised to be a global metropolis and, like other cities in the world, faces enormous challenges in the new millennium. The underlying theme of this book is the transformation of Mumbai — Past and Present. It highlights the changing concerns of the city as it transitioned from the colonial era to a global era.
The essays in this book cover diverse areas of research, and the insights offered will benefit students, researchers, urban planners, and policymakers alike. Contributors include Frank F. Conlon, Darryl D'Monte, Mariam Dossal, Amar Farooqui, Douglas E. Haynes, and others.
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About The Author
xManjiri Kamat
Dr. Manjiri Kamat is Associate Professor, Department of History, University of Mumbai. Her field of specialisation is Modern Indian History and her research interests include urban history, history of labour and history of medicine. She holds a doctorate in History from the University of Cambridge. She has published articles in national and international journals as well as contributed chapters to edited books. She was the recipient of the Professor B.B. Chaudhuri Prize at the Indian History Congress in 2006. She is a Member of the Board of Governors of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Heritage Conservation Society, External Associate at the Centre for Global Health Histories, University of York and a Fellow of the Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland.
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FAQ
xQ1. What is Mumbai Past and Present about?
A collection of research essays exploring Mumbai's transformation from a colonial port city to a global metropolis — covering its Portuguese legacy, British development and modern urban challenges.
Q2. Who authored this?
Edited by Manjiri Kamat. Contributors include Frank F. Conlon, Darryl D Monte, Mariam Dossal and others. Published by Indus Source Books.
Q3. Is this useful for researchers?
Yes — valuable for students, researchers, urban planners and policymakers interested in Mumbai's history and governance.
Q4. What is the price?
The price is Rs. 295. Visit indussource.com for current pricing.
Q5. Is free shipping available?
Free shipping on orders above Rs. 500 within India.
Q6. Where can I buy this?
Available on indussource.com and Amazon India.
Q7. Does Indus Source have more books on Mumbai?
Yes — browse By-Ways of Bombay, Bombay Place Names and My Own Mazagon on indussource.com.
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