Poverty and Vulnerability in Dhaka Slums
| Author | : Jane Pryer |
| Publisher | : Routledge |
| Total Pages | : 232 |
| Release | : 2003 |
| ISBN-10 | : STANFORD:36105026580386 |
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| Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Poverty and Vulnerability in Dhaka Slums by : Jane Pryer
Download or read book Poverty and Vulnerability in Dhaka Slums written by Jane Pryer and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2003 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rapid urbanization in developing countries brings numerous problems and challenges; urban poverty is one important issue. This important volume presents the findings of a revealing multidisciplinary cohort study conducted in the slums of Dhaka, Bangladesh. It forms the basis for understanding groups who are vulnerable to economic and environmental shocks and stresses, and for differentiating strategies which might be adaptive in situations of hardship and scarcity.
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