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Indigenous Modernities : Negotiating Architecture and Urbanism - Jyoti Hosagrahar |
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Cover Price : Rs 595.00
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Imprint : T & F / Routledge ISBN : 0415323762 YOP : 2005
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Binding : Paperback Total Pages : 240 CD : No
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DESCRIPTION
This book examines how an historic, and so-called 'traditional' city quietly evolved into one that was modern in its own terms, in form, use and meaning. Through a focused study of Delhi, the author challenges prevalent assumptions in architecture and urbanism and identifies an interpretation of modernism that goes beyond conventional understanding.
Part one reflects on transformations and discontinuities in built form and spatial culture, and questions accepted notions of the static nature of what is normally referred to as traditional and non-Western architecture.
Part two is a critical discussion of Delhi in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, redefining modernism in a way that separates the city's architecture and society from the objectified realm of the exotic whilst acknowledging non-Western ideas of modernity.
Finally, the author considers 'indigenous modernities': the irregular, the uneven and the unexpected in what uncritical observers might call a coherent 'traditional' society and built environment.
CONTENTS
1. Becoming 'Modern'
2. Fragmenting Domestic Landscapes: From Mansions to Margins
3. Negotiating Streets and Squares: Spatial Culture in the Public Realm
4. Sanitizing Neighborhoods: Geographies of Health
5. Beyond the Walls: Commerce of Urban Expansion
6. Imagining Modernity: Symbolic Terrains of Housing
7. Recovering an Urban Past
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Architecture of Ancient Tamil Nadu - The Kallanai Dam Story - Satyajit Ghosh and Manu Jaiswal |
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Satyajit Ghosh Manu Jaiswal
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Cover Price : Rs 2,995.00
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Imprint : Ane Books Pvt. Ltd. ISBN : 9789385462665 YOP : 2017
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Binding : Hardback Size : 8.75” X 8.75 Total Pages : 112 CD : No
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About the Book
The Grand Anaicut at Kallanai, true to its name, significantly recapitulates the magnificent history of the Chola Empire. The intricate system of water-ways amply portrays their mastery, articulating their sagacity as architects and builders par excellence. Although the structure’s fabric was simple, it has stood robustly on pervious soil for two millennia, often enduring the wrath and fury of the Cauvery. The versatility of architectural modeling has not only relived this exemplar specimen of engineering, but also helped examine and unravel the way it has influenced Tamil Nadu’s civillisational discourse sustainably through time.
Contents
A Historical Prelude
Chola Art and Architecture
Kallanai–The Grand Anaicut: A beacon of ancient structural engineering
Quatinah Barrage / Lake Homs Dam, Syria
Proserpina Dam, Spain
Cornalvo Dam, Spain
Kallanai Dam / Grand Anaicut, India
Sayamaike Dam, Japan
Tonnur Kere / Moti Talab Dam, India
Kebar Dam, Iran
Almansa Dam, Spain
The Kollidam (Coleroon) Side Water Regulators
3D Model of The Cauvery regulators–Present Day Design
The Cauvery Regulators
Spillway Design and Dam Sectioning
The Vennar Regulators
3D Model of The Vennar Regulators–Present Day Design
3D Model of The Kollidam Side Water Regulators–Present Day Design
The Grand Anaicut Canal System
Structural Nuances and Modernisation
The Grand Anaicut–A Architectural Reconstruction
The Grand Anaicut–A Hydrological Model
Particle Study–Cauvery Regulators
Particle Study–Vennar Regulators
Particle Study–Original Dam Structure
2D ANSYS k-epsilon Model Simulations
First Frequency Calculation
Natural Frequency of Original Dam Structure
Conclusion
References
About the Authors
Dr. Satyajit Ghosh is currently a Senior Professor at the School of Mechanical Engineering, VIT University, Vellore, India. He is also an Associate member of the School of Earth and Environment, University of Leeds, United Kingdom. Previously, he has worked on fluid flows in environmental systems at the University of Cambridge, United Kingdom. He also teaches and researches on the generic theme of energy efficiency in the built environment. His papers have been published by the Royal Society of Great Britain and other leading journals from all across the world. CNN International, the BBC and Indian media have also covered his research. His research group in VIT has worked on numerous innovative applications such as the development of rain simulators for rain starved regions of India and adjustable agricultural sprays to minimize spray drift. He was given the prestigious Atmospheric Science Letters Editor’s Award by the Royal Meteorological Society in 2012. He and his students also developed a unique cyclone alerting system – this was picked up by the International media. Dr. Ghosh was on the Plenary Session of an international conference organized by the SAARC Cultural Centre, Colombo, Sri Lanka in 2014, where he presented an architectural rendering of the ancient Ratnagiri Monastry in Odisha, India.
Manu Jaiswal, an alumnus of VIT University, is presently working at Schneider Electric. He completed his undergraduate studies in Mechanical Engineering from VIT University. During the course of his studies Manu has served as the President of the Vellore chapter of oikos-International, an international organisation working for sustainable economics. He has been an integral part of Uddeshya and served as the Chairman of the Vellore chapter as well as the Director of Peer Educator Trainings in the Uddeshya India national executive committee. Previously, he has worked under the aegis of Professor Ghosh on a project aimed at designing a sustainable habitation for humans to live on Mars. The paper was presented at the Eighth International Conference on Mars (2014), organized at the California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, USA by NASA and JPL. The paper was later published in ‘Intelligent Buildings International’, a peer reviewed journal published by the Taylor and Francis group.
Manu has been mentored by Professor Ghosh – this book has been compiled as a part of his final year Project work in VIT. |
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Urbanisation : Source & Stressors and Responses, 4 Vol. Set - Shashi Kiran Nayak and Md. Jafar Imam |
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Shashi Kiran Nayak Md. Jafar Imam
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Cover Price : Rs 25,000.00
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Imprint : Ane Books Pvt. Ltd. ISBN : 9789386761026 YOP : 2017
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Binding : Hardback Total Pages : 1600 CD : No
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About the Book
One of the key geographical developments over the last two centuries has been that of urbanisation. In recent years this has exploded globally, particularly in developing countries. Between 2009 and 2050, the world population is expected to increase by 2.3 billion, from 6.8 to 9.1 billion. At the same time, urban populations are projected to increase by 2.9 billion, from 3.4 billion in 2009 to 6.3 billion total in 2050. In developing countries, urbanisation usually occurs when people move from villages to settle in cities in hope of gaining a better standard of living. The movement of people from one place to another is called migration. Migration is influenced by economic growth and development and by technological change and possibly also by conflict and social disruption. The process of urbanisation has positive as well as negative economic and social changes. Urbanisation affects land, water, air and wildlife because of the number of people, the amount of buildings and construction, and the increased demands on resources. It has impacts on the physical environment in several ways. This comprehensive book will be useful to students, teachers and policy makers related to urban planning.
About the Editors
Dr. Shashi Kiran Nayak, M.A., Ph.D., D. Lit (Economics) is Assistant Professor in Government Sarojini Girl's College, Bhopal (M.P.). She has held a position in merit in Higher Secondary Examination. She obtained Gold Medal for Securing highest marks in Hindi in Higher Secondary Examination and she was placed in merit in M.A. Examination. She has 14 self written publications to her credit. Her field of specialization is International Finance, and she is the coeditor of the many books and articles. She is interested in the enhancement of students' knowledge and professional growth. All her work and interests shows her dedication towards her job and field. Besides she is the firm supporter of girls and women empowerment through education. She never miss any opportunity to participate in the social causes and activities happened in the city.
Dr. Md. Jafar Imam is Associate Professor and Head in P.G. Department of Geography at R.D.S. College, Muzaffarpur, a constituent unit of B.R.A. Bihar University, Muzaffarpur. Dr. Imam has years of experience in teaching students of BCom, BBA, MCom, MBA, CA, CS and CMA. He has authored around several books/monographs and research papers that have been publishing in reputed Indian and international journals. He has participated in several national and international seminars. Besides academic Dr. Jafar Imam is a big social worker. He participates in various activities related to the youth, women and senior citizen welfare. |
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