Religion and Urbanism contributes to an expanded understanding
of the notion of 'sustainable cities' in the context of South Asia
by demonstrating that religion exerts a significant influence on
the nature of urban development in the region. The book argues that
the multiple, often conflicting and complicated ways in which
religion or the multiplicity of religions enable or challenge
socially equitable and ecologically sustainable urbanisation must
thus be considered in analyses of 'sustainable urban development'
of the region.
South Asia has experienced relatively low rates of urbanisation;
however the current and projected scale of its urban population
growth, as well as the informal nature of urbanisation makes the
study of 'sustainable urban development' and 'sustainable cities'
in this region particularly compelling. Much like modernist urban
planning, the 'sustainable cities' concept with its focus on
environmentalism is imported uncritically from the West and imposed
on planning practices in South Asia. However the notion has already
been criticised for being exclusionary of the specific needs of the
poorest, ethnic and religious minorities and women. Moreover, it
negates discussions on other critical aspects of urban policy such
as religion, culture and history. This book identifies and
understands religion's influence on urban development, urbanity and
the nature of urbanisation in South Asian cities as a challenge or
an opportunity for sustainable urban development. It also provides
much-needed implications for policy.
This book makes a much-needed contribution to the nexus between
religion and urban planning for researchers, postgraduate students
and policy makers in Development Studies, Urban Studies, Religious
Studies, Asian Studies, Heritage Studies and Urban and Religious
Geography.
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