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LAHORE IN THE 21ST CENTURY
₨ 1,995Analysing 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 the social economy, spatial structure and urban environment.
It uncovers the internal dynamics and functional order of the city that sustain everyday life, despite its challenges and seemingly disorderly institutions. The book offers a strategic vision for the city’s development that emphasizes equitable policies for public utilities and the built environment. In addition, the author proposes a complementary programme for social development and civic ethos.
This book will be a valuable resource for academics and students in the fields of urban planning, geography, urban studies and sociology and those interested in the urbanism of the global south, particularly Pakistan.
ISBN: 9789694026633
AUTHOR: MOHAMMAD A. QADEER
ISBN: 9789694026633
Publisher: VANGUARD BOOKS
Subtitle: THE FUNCTIONING AND DEVELOPMENT OF A MEGACITY IN THE GLOBAL SOUTH
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Pakistan: Social and Cultural Transformations in a Muslim Nation
₨ 1,995Muslim societies are presumed to be stagnant and resistant to change. Yet the reality is quite the contrary. Pakistan is a pivotal Muslim nation. It exemplifies the scope and direction of social change in a Muslim society. This book shows how modernization as well as Islamization are simultaneously acting as processes of social transformation in Pakistan, along with population growth, urbanization and economic development. It offers an insightful view into Pakistan, exploring the wide range of ethnic groups, the countryside and cities, religion and community, and popular culture and national identity. It concludes by discussing likely future social developments in Pakistan, engaging students and academics interested in Pakistan and multiculturalism. Overall, this book is a comprehensive examination of social and cultural forces in wanting to understand contemporary Pakistan and the Muslim world.
ISBN: 9789694025452
Publisher: VANGUARD BOOKS
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Author: Mohammad A. Qadeer