RETHINKING URBAN DEVELOPMENT: Exploring Cosmopolitanism and Regionalism in Post-Industrial Cities

It is estimated that by 2031, about 600 million Indians will reside in urban areas. This accelerated urbanization alongwith globalization is leading to the formation of post-industrial cities which are more cosmopolitan in their outlook. Globalization has indirectly threatened the regional identities of people and places.

Cosmopolitanism and regionalism have been critical processes in socio-economic development. In the present globalized cities, the forces of cosmopolitanism and regionalism operate simultaneously. Both the forces influence urban economy and development in diversified and critical ways. This means that for present day urban development, both are required but in a balanced share. If cosmopolitanism fosters universality and social tolerance, regionalism consolidates brotherhood. It is significant to state that the cosmopolitanism helps in reducing or exaggerating regional conflicts. All these ingredients are vital for creating ambience for urban development. It is however imperative to note that both cosmopolitanism and regionalism, beyond a point, have their detrimental reflections and may have damaging impact on urban development and economy.

The book presents the contrasts of cosmopolitanism and regionalism and their latent and manifest connection with urban development in post-industrial city like Hyderabad.

Contents

1 Cosmopolitanism and Regionalism: Concept and Overview
2 Hyderabad and Its Tehzeeb
3 Cosmopolitanism in Hyderabad
4 Cosmopolitanism and Urban Development
5 Regionalism and Urban Development
6 Findings and Conclusions