Urban Pakistan: Frames for Reading and Imagining Urbanism Edited by Khalid W. Bajwa (Oxford University Press Hardcover) —

he landmark, foundational compilation on the spatial, cultural, and political dynamics of Pakistani cities.

Published by Oxford University Press as part of the Oxford in Pakistan Readings in Sociology and Social Anthropology series, Urban Pakistan edited by Dr. Khalid W. Bajwa is a groundbreaking volume bridging urban planning, architecture, sociology, and anthropology. Synthesizing essential research across six decades of rapid urbanization, this comprehensive anthology explores the development, spatial constellations, and social realities of Pakistan’s cities—both major metropolises and growing regional hubs.

Structured around four thematic frames—Enterprise and Invention, Space and Everyday, Image and Culture, and Identity and Politics—this hardcover edition offers indispensable insights into informal settlements, public spaces, state infrastructure, and urban identity. It is a foundational text for researchers, architects, city planners, social scientists, and anyone seeking to understand modern South Asian urbanism.

Book Details & Features:

• Editor: Dr. Khalid W. Bajwa (Series Editor: Ali Khan)

• Publisher: Oxford University Press (OUP)

• Series: Oxford in Pakistan Readings in Sociology and Social Anthropology

• Format: Hardcover Edition

• Genre: Urban Studies / Sociology / Architecture & Planning / South Asian Studies

• Language: English

Condition: Pre-Loved / Hardcover 📖

This is a pre-loved hardcover copy ready for an academic or professional library. Expect authentic, well-kept pre-owned character:

• Cover & Boards: Sturdy Oxford cloth/paper hardcover boards with light, gentle handling wear along the edges and corners.

• Binding: Tight, firm, square, and structurally sound.

• Pages: Clean text block, free of heavy ink markings, severe highlighting, or torn pages.

• Overall Quality: Very Good pre-owned condition—a durable, highly collectible volume built for study and long-term reference.

"Urban Pakistan epitomises the search for a valid position on urbanism within the context of the enigmatic development of the cities of Pakistan... presenting urban environments as layered precipitates of civilization."