Full Description
This book examines the concept of neighbourhood over space and time and understands how neighbourhoods can impact human health and well-being. It discusses the identification of neighbourhood boundaries, features of individual neighbourhoods, and the concept of neighbourhood in some major world as well as Indian cities. Based on extensive research, this study refers to both primary as well as secondary sources of data using various statistical and geo-spatial techniques. The first section of the book focuses on the concept of neighbourhood, concept of neighbourhood unit, methods used in the identification of neighbourhood boundaries and theories related to neighbourhood effects on health. The subsequent section of the book deals with a case study on neighbourhood effects on health in an Indian city. The case study is followed by a comparison of its results with other global studies.
This book will be useful to the departments of Geography, Public Health, Sociology and Social Work. It will also be of use to professionals and practitioners like city planners, architects, NGOs, Environmentalists, and urban policy makers.
Contents
List of Figures vi
List of Tables vii
Preface xi
Acknowledgements xiii
Glossary xiv
Introduction: Concept and Significance of the Study 1
1 Understanding the Neighbourhood Concept and Its Health Impacts 39
2 The Study Area: Azamgarh City 55
3 An Overview of Neighbourhood Environmental Characteristics in Azamgarh City 72
4 Understanding Neighbourhood Environmental Problems in Azamgarh City 104
5 Addressing Health Problems Associated with Neighbourhood Environment in Azamgarh City 157
6 Vulnerable Neighbourhoods: Looking for the Way Forward 178
Conclusion 206
Appendix 1 218
Appendix 2 247
Appendix 3 248
Index 249
