Ills of Urbanization in Developing Economy

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The book examines the significant impact of urbanization on physical ecosystems, specifically focusing on land, air, and water in a growing urban center in India. It highlights how settlements, despite their relatively small land coverage, drastically alter natural environments and affect energy, water, and material flows. The analysis addresses the demands settlements place on surrounding lands and the resulting waste produced, emphasizing the profound changes brought about by human habitation and infrastructure development.