{"product_id":"delirious-city-polity-and-vanity-in-urban-india","title":"Delirious City: Polity and Vanity in Urban India","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"71\" data-end=\"87\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"71\" data-end=\"87\"\u003eBook Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"89\" data-end=\"316\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"89\" data-end=\"128\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"91\" data-end=\"128\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"91\" data-end=\"104\"\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Niyogi Books Pvt. Ltd.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"129\" data-end=\"156\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"131\" data-end=\"156\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"131\" data-end=\"141\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/strong\u003e: Gautam Bhatia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"157\" data-end=\"180\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"159\" data-end=\"180\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"159\" data-end=\"171\"\u003eLanguage\u003c\/strong\u003e: English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"181\" data-end=\"209\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"183\" data-end=\"209\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"183\" data-end=\"194\"\u003eEdition\u003c\/strong\u003e: First Edition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"210\" data-end=\"235\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"212\" data-end=\"235\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"212\" data-end=\"220\"\u003eISBN\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9789389136104\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"236\" data-end=\"252\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"238\" data-end=\"252\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"238\" data-end=\"247\"\u003ePages\u003c\/strong\u003e: 312\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"253\" data-end=\"275\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"255\" data-end=\"275\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"255\" data-end=\"264\"\u003eCover\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"276\" data-end=\"316\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"278\" data-end=\"316\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"278\" data-end=\"292\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9.6 x 7.2 x 0.8 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"318\" data-end=\"705\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"318\" data-end=\"336\"\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"336\" data-end=\"339\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"339\" data-end=\"355\"\u003eDelirious City\u003c\/em\u003e is a provocative exploration of urban life, written by Gautam Bhatia, that captures the chaotic and complex nature of life in Indian cities. This book emerges from a collision of despair and delight, reflecting the multifaceted experiences of the city's residents, their aspirations, and the overwhelming contradictions that define their existence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"707\" data-end=\"1225\"\u003eThe narrative is a unique blend of writing, drawing, painting, sculpture, and architecture, woven together with a satirical tone to provoke thought and challenge the reader's perception of the city. From the rich to the poor, from politicians to labourers, \u003cem data-start=\"964\" data-end=\"980\"\u003eDelirious City\u003c\/em\u003e encapsulates the diverse personalities and spaces that form the pulse of urban life. The book critiques everything from parks and malls to bureaucrats and builders, presenting a bitterly tragic yet often comically subversive take on daily life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1227\" data-end=\"1578\"\u003eBhatia’s work is more than just an exploration of the city’s physical space; it reflects the complex emotional landscape of its residents. The discourse moves from the present-day urban despair to memories of the past, and finally, to the hope for a more optimistic future. It examines the potential for change in the way we view the cities we create.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1580\" data-end=\"1817\"\u003eWith its satirical and often farcical tone, \u003cem data-start=\"1624\" data-end=\"1640\"\u003eDelirious City\u003c\/em\u003e offers a rich and multifaceted commentary on urban life, making it an essential read for anyone interested in the architectural, cultural, and social dynamics of Indian cities.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Niyogi Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49978985414960,"sku":"Niyogi_9789389136104","price":846.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/niyogi-books-book-default-title-delirious-city-polity-and-vanity-in-urban-india-41372533227824.jpg?v=1775966597","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/bn\/products\/delirious-city-polity-and-vanity-in-urban-india","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}