Urbanisation and Development in Asia

The book deals with the important theme of urbanisation and development in the Third World with specific focus on Asia. It explores the nature of urban growth in Asia and the exclusion of the poor, marginalised and disadvantaged ethnic communities. It attests that globalisation has influenced Asia unevenly with respect to migrants, minority communities, disadvantaged groups and women. This has raised various issues relating to the rights of the poor in cities and of ethnic identities. It also raises the question whether the poor migrants have 'right to live in city' as they lack access to basic amenities.