About the Book :

"The rapid expansion of urban area in the metropolitan cities has given rise to the phenomenon of rural-urban fringe, a transition zone between urban and rural settlement sharing the features of both. The contact of urban area with the rural area affects the lifestyle and economy of the rural area on the outskirts of big cities bringing about phenomenal socio-economic transformation. This volume is based on the papers presented at a seminar organised by the Giri Institute of Development Studies, Lucknow. The 35 papers included in the book have been classified into seven main sub-themes: (i) Rural-Urban Fringe: Conceptual Issues and Challenges; (ii) Delimitation of the Rural-Urban Fringe; (iii) Urban Sprawl and Changing Scenario of Rural-Urban Fringe; (iv) Dynamics of Land Use in Rural-Urban Fringe; (v) Land Acquisition and Livelihood Issues; (vi) Civic Amenities and Quality of Life; and (vii) Planning for Rural Urban Fringe. The present book examines in detail the different issues relating to the problems of rural-urban fringe and its management. It also covers the rural-urban fringe in a comprehensive and multi-dimensional perspective. It will be of great interest for teachers, students, research scholars as well as policy makers interested in issues of urban development planning."

About Author :

S.S.A. Jafri is presently working in the Giri Institute of Development Studies, Lucknow. During his last 38 years of academic career he worked/taught in various places like Census of India. North Eastern Hill University. Lucknow University, Egerton University (Kenya, E. Africa) and Giri Institute of Development Studies. He has more than 70 papers published in Indian and international journals. He has two books published by World Library. He has established the Centre for Rural Development under NEHU in Nagaland., which is now under Nagaland Central University. He is also teaching since 2002 in the Department of Geography, University of Lucknow as a Guest Professor. His main focus of teaching and research is environment, socio-economic development and urbanization.

B.K. Bajpai (b. 1956) working as Senior Fellow at Giri Institute of Development Studies, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Having Masters Degree in Economics and Business Administration and Ph.D. in Economics. He had conducted over 50 research projects for different National and International Organizations There are about three dozens of research papers in different journals and edited books, working papers along with five books to his credit. He has also held the position of the Director at Jhunjhunwala Business School, Faizabad, U.P. for 2 years during 2004 and 2006.