Mandala Urbanism, Landscape, and Ecology Interpreting classic Indian texts and Vaastupurusha mandala as a framework for organizing towns

Classic Indian texts and Vaastupurusha Mandala are not often discussed in the western discourse on urbanism, even while much of these predate the commonly taught European writings. This book sheds light on some of those forgotten concepts, thus making the lesser discussed classic Indian town organiz...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Sharma, Archana
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham Springer International Publishing 2022, 2022
Edition:1st ed. 2022
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Chapter1. Introduction and Methodology
  • Chapter2. Ancient Indian Design and Town Planning Principles as a Frame for Case Studies
  • Chapter3. Other Interpretive Frameworks
  • Chapter4. Shiva Temples
  • Chapter5. Deliberations