Lahore in the 21st Century - The Functioning and Development of a Megacity in the Global South

Analysing the evolution of Lahore's social organization, culture and ideologies since Pakistan's independence in 1947, this book explores how social and cultural changes affect social economy, spatial structure and the urban environment.

List of contents

Chapter 1 – Lahore as a colonial city and the path of social change Chapter 2 – Pakistani Lahore Chapter 3 – Community life and the functional order of Lahore Chapter 4 – The structure of the city’s economy and social ecology Chapter 5 – Spatial organization: development of the urban system Chapter 6 – Structuring the city: public policies, urban planning and private initiatives Chapter 7 – Lahore as a city of the global south: Visualizing its inclusive and sustainable future

About the author

Mohammad A. Qadeer is Professor Emeritus in Geography and Planning at Queen’s University, Kingston, Canada. He has 40 years of experience in teaching, research and professional service at Queen’s University, Canada, including 11 years as the Director at the School of Urban and Regional Planning. Prior to his appointment at Queen’s, he taught at Columbia University and the Punjab University, Lahore. He was a founding faculty member of the Town Planning Department, University of Engineering and Technology (UET), Lahore.

Summary

Analysing the evolution of Lahore’s social organization, culture and ideologies since Pakistan’s independence in 1947, this book explores how social and cultural changes affect social economy, spatial structure and the urban environment.

Product details

• Authors: Mohammad A. Qadeer, Qadeer Mohammad A.
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 09.10.2024
• EAN: 9781032365343
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3236534-3
• No. of pages: 176
• Series: Routledge Studies in Urbanism and the City
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geography; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Human Geography, SCIENCE / Earth Sciences / Geography, Human Geography, Urban communities, Development Studies, Regional Geography, Urban communities / city life