Urban sociology and community studies encompass the systematic exploration of how urbanisation, social structures and cultural interactions shape the daily lives of city dwellers. This field examines ...

India's rapid urbanization is creating significant challenges, from infrastructure gaps, increase in pollution levels to rising affordable housing demands and the growing effects of climate change. By ...

India finds itself a watershed moment with its urban evolution. With the United Nations projecting urbanization to reach 68% by 2050, the country's metropolitan regions needs to adapt to increasing ...

India will withstand trade-related uncertainties and maintain growth through the rest of 2025/26 (April-March), with the help of strong demand, steady public spending and easing inflation, the ...

Even in retirement, Mark Gottdiener, professor emeritus of sociology, College of Arts and Sciences, is recognized as one of the nation’s leading urban sociologists. His work at the intersection of ...

According to the NSSO data, only 24% of rural Indian households have access to the Internet, compared to a 66% penetration in cities The growing rural teledensity, which currently stands at 59%, ...

With large populations come formidable challenges, particularly in the realm of health and hygiene. In the last century, upholding sanitary conditions in urban areas has remained a persistent ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract The authors describe their experiences teaching Sustainable Cities in North America, a course on both urban sociology and urban sustainability ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. – Even in retirement, Mark Gottdiener, PhD, professor emeritus of sociology in the University at Buffalo College of Arts and Sciences, is recognized as one of the nation’s leading urban ...