Living in India's Slums

Download or read book Living in India's Slums written by Hans Schenk and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Work Attempts An Analytical Study Of The Different Aspects Of Living In Slums. Economic, Social And Environmental Factors Are Taken Into Consideration In Focusing On Specific Aspects Of Slums Such As Access To Water And Sanitation, Underemployment, Economic Exploitation, Social Degradation, Exposure To Health Hazards And The Insecurity Involved In Living `Illegally`. Many Of These Aspects Are Also Analysed In A Gender Specific Manner, Using A Broad Variety Of Research Methodologies. The Study Also Looks At The Role Of Different `Agents Of Change` At State And Local Government Levels.