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Shreyank Khemalapure engages in a discussion with Eric Denis and Marie-Hélène Zérah, Editors of ‘Subaltern Urbanisation in India: An Introduction to the Dynamics of Ordinary Towns' and Solomon Benjamin, author of the chapter 'Multilayered Urbanisation of the South Canara Territory' in the book, which was published by Springer in 2017
The book, ‘Subaltern Urbanisation in India’, edited by Eric and Marie, offers a paradigm shift in understanding India's urban landscape by shifting the focus from major cities to smaller urban settlements. Drawing on three years of original research, the volume presents a comprehensive exploration of subaltern processes of urbanization.
Eric Denis is a renowned scholar in urban geography, holding a PhD from the University of Caen, France, and a Habilitation à Diriger des Recherches from Paris 1 Panthéon Sorbonne University. He currently serves as a senior research fellow at CNRS and director of research at the Géographie-cités Lab, Paris 1 Panthéon Sorbonne University. With extensive international experience, including work in Cairo, Sudan, and South India, Denis focuses on metropolitan transformations, social divisions in urban territories, and comparative analyses of systems of cities, contributing significantly to the field through over 60 publications.
Marie-Hélène Zérah, a Research Director at IRD, specializes in urban studies with a focus on Indian cities. With a Ph.D. and HDR, she led research in New Delhi and co-coordinated projects on small towns' urbanization roles. Zérah's recent work explores data-driven Urbanism, Smart Cities, and urban energy governance. She is a prolific author, contributing to volumes such as "Quand l’Inde s’urbanise" and publications on water access and the Right to the City in India. Zérah also serves on the editorial board of Geoforum and is the Series Editor of Exploring Urban Change in South Asia with Springer.
Solomon Benjamin, an urbanist, bridges geography, sociology, and anthropology, focusing on property's role in small-scale economies in cities like Delhi and Mumbai. He collaborates with artists, exploring urban density. Outside academia, he enjoys watercolor, ceramic stoneware, and carpentry, influenced by George Nakashima. His research delves into transnational urban spaces, local governance in global economies, and critical art practice.
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Shreyank Khemalapure engages in a discussion with Eric Denis and Marie-Hélène Zérah, Editors of ‘Subaltern Urbanisation in India: An Introduction to the Dynamics of Ordinary Towns' and Solomon Benjamin, author of the chapter 'Multilayered Urbanisation of the South Canara Territory' in the book, which was published by Springer in 2017
The book, ‘Subaltern Urbanisation in India’, edited by Eric and Marie, offers a paradigm shift in understanding India's urban landscape by shifting the focus from major cities to smaller urban settlements. Drawing on three years of original research, the volume presents a comprehensive exploration of subaltern processes of urbanization.
Eric Denis is a renowned scholar in urban geography, holding a PhD from the University of Caen, France, and a Habilitation à Diriger des Recherches from Paris 1 Panthéon Sorbonne University. He currently serves as a senior research fellow at CNRS and director of research at the Géographie-cités Lab, Paris 1 Panthéon Sorbonne University. With extensive international experience, including work in Cairo, Sudan, and South India, Denis focuses on metropolitan transformations, social divisions in urban territories, and comparative analyses of systems of cities, contributing significantly to the field through over 60 publications.
Marie-Hélène Zérah, a Research Director at IRD, specializes in urban studies with a focus on Indian cities. With a Ph.D. and HDR, she led research in New Delhi and co-coordinated projects on small towns' urbanization roles. Zérah's recent work explores data-driven Urbanism, Smart Cities, and urban energy governance. She is a prolific author, contributing to volumes such as "Quand l’Inde s’urbanise" and publications on water access and the Right to the City in India. Zérah also serves on the editorial board of Geoforum and is the Series Editor of Exploring Urban Change in South Asia with Springer.
Solomon Benjamin, an urbanist, bridges geography, sociology, and anthropology, focusing on property's role in small-scale economies in cities like Delhi and Mumbai. He collaborates with artists, exploring urban density. Outside academia, he enjoys watercolor, ceramic stoneware, and carpentry, influenced by George Nakashima. His research delves into transnational urban spaces, local governance in global economies, and critical art practice.
Soumini Raja engages in a discussion with Lindsay Bremner about her book, ‘Monsoon as Method: A Book by Monsoon Assemblages', released by the Actar Publishers in 2022
The book written by Lindsay Bremner, Beth Cullen, Christina Leigh Geros, Harshavardhan Bhat, Anthony Powis and John Cook explores how the Monsoon Assemblages project engages with the monsoon as an active force in shaping urban life and space in South and Southeast Asian cities. It challenges the perception of climate as passive, highlighting its role in influencing urban politics, ecologies, infrastructures, buildings, and human bodies.
Lindsay Bremner is a South African scholar and architect, and is currently Professor of Architecture at the University of Westminster, in the United Kingdom. Renowned for her contributions to the field, Bremner has authored numerous acclaimed books and has been honoured with several awards, notably the Jane Jacobs Prize in 2011. Her research focuses on the intersection of oceans, design, and climate change, reflecting her commitment to addressing pressing environmental challenges through architectural innovation and scholarship.
Book a Week
Shreyank Khemalapure engages in a discussion with Eric Denis and Marie-Hélène Zérah, Editors of ‘Subaltern Urbanisation in India: An Introduction to the Dynamics of Ordinary Towns' and Solomon Benjamin, author of the chapter 'Multilayered Urbanisation of the South Canara Territory' in the book, which was published by Springer in 2017
The book, ‘Subaltern Urbanisation in India’, edited by Eric and Marie, offers a paradigm shift in understanding India's urban landscape by shifting the focus from major cities to smaller urban settlements. Drawing on three years of original research, the volume presents a comprehensive exploration of subaltern processes of urbanization.
Eric Denis is a renowned scholar in urban geography, holding a PhD from the University of Caen, France, and a Habilitation à Diriger des Recherches from Paris 1 Panthéon Sorbonne University. He currently serves as a senior research fellow at CNRS and director of research at the Géographie-cités Lab, Paris 1 Panthéon Sorbonne University. With extensive international experience, including work in Cairo, Sudan, and South India, Denis focuses on metropolitan transformations, social divisions in urban territories, and comparative analyses of systems of cities, contributing significantly to the field through over 60 publications.
Marie-Hélène Zérah, a Research Director at IRD, specializes in urban studies with a focus on Indian cities. With a Ph.D. and HDR, she led research in New Delhi and co-coordinated projects on small towns' urbanization roles. Zérah's recent work explores data-driven Urbanism, Smart Cities, and urban energy governance. She is a prolific author, contributing to volumes such as "Quand l’Inde s’urbanise" and publications on water access and the Right to the City in India. Zérah also serves on the editorial board of Geoforum and is the Series Editor of Exploring Urban Change in South Asia with Springer.
Solomon Benjamin, an urbanist, bridges geography, sociology, and anthropology, focusing on property's role in small-scale economies in cities like Delhi and Mumbai. He collaborates with artists, exploring urban density. Outside academia, he enjoys watercolor, ceramic stoneware, and carpentry, influenced by George Nakashima. His research delves into transnational urban spaces, local governance in global economies, and critical art practice.
