Description
This book is designed as a comprehensive textbook for undergraduate and postgraduate courses on settlement patterns and urban planning, serving both as a classroom resource and a reference guide for professionals, researchers, and planners. It explores the dynamics of rural and urban settlement patterns, focusing on the influence of human nature and social forces on community development. The book emphasizes the relevance of settlement planning in today's context, offering insights into the evolving urban-rural dynamics, and the social and functional aspects of land use patterns. It is intended for students and professionals in geography, planning, and architecture.
