{"product_id":"9783032266675","title":"Urbanisation and Waterscapes Resilience and Sustainability in Urban Deltas","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDeltas of the World\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch1\u003eUrbanisation and Waterscapes\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eResilience and Sustainability in Urban Deltas\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKavita Dehalwar | Shashikant Nishant Sharma\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eScience \/ Environmental Science\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book provides a comprehensive exploration of how rapid urbanisation is reshaping waterscapes in the world’s urban deltas and what strategies are needed to ensure resilience and sustainability in these fragile environments. By combining conceptual insights, global case studies, and practical approaches, it examines the dynamic relationship between cities, water bodies, and deltaic ecosystems under the pressures of climate change, sea-level rise, and socio-economic transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe book highlights the urgent challenges that urban deltas face today—flooding, water pollution, ecosystem degradation, and social inequalities in water access—while showcasing adaptive pathways that can secure sustainable futures. It brings together interdisciplinary perspectives from urban planning, environmental science, water governance, engineering, and social studies to offer a holistic understanding of urban waterscapes. Particular emphasis is placed on the interconnectedness of ecological health, infrastructure, and human well-being, positioning deltas as critical laboratories for sustainable urbanisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eKey themes addressed include the historical evolution of deltaic cities, the governance of water bodies, the socio-ecological impacts of urban expansion, and the disproportionate vulnerabilities experienced by marginalised communities. The book also explores forward-looking strategies such as nature-based solutions, smart water technologies, climate-sensitive planning, and community-driven resilience frameworks. Drawing on case studies from diverse regions—including the Ganges-Brahmaputra, Mekong, Nile, Mississippi, and European deltas—it demonstrates both the risks of unchecked growth and the opportunities for innovative water-sensitive urban development.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIn tackling these issues, the book seeks to answer a pressing global question: how can cities thrive while living with water, rather than against it? The synthesis of theory, evidence, and practice presented here makes it not only an academic contribution but also a policy-relevant resource.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThis book will appeal to researchers, scholars, and graduate students in the fields of urban studies, environmental science, sustainability, geography, water management, and climate change adaptation. It will also be of great value to urban planners, policymakers, development practitioners, and NGOs working on sustainable urbanisation and delta resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDr. Kavita Dehalwar\u003c\/strong\u003e is an assistant professor in the Department of Architecture and Planning at Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology (MANIT), Bhopal, where she has been contributing to teaching and research since 2005. With over 15 years of academic experience, she has actively participated in numerous conferences and has a keen interest in scholarly writing. Dr. Dehalwar holds a Ph.D. from MANIT Bhopal, earned in 2017. She is a life member of the Indian Society of Remote Sensing and the Indian Society of Geomatics and a permanent member of the National Science Council and the Institute of Town Planners, India.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShashikant Nishant Sharma\u003c\/strong\u003e is a distinguished scholar and practitioner in the field of development studies, widely recognised for his contributions to planning, management, and sustainable development. He is the author of 12 books that critically engage with issues of urban planning, policy, and governance. Currently, he serves as the research head at Track2Training. He obtained Ph.D. in urban planning from MANIT, Bhopal, has also contributed to academia as an assistant professor at NIT Calicut, and is a guest faculty at UPES Dehradun, where he taught and mentored future professionals. His work bridges the gap between academic research and practice, making him a prominent voice in contemporary development discourse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 August 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpringer Nature Switzerland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpringer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9783032266675\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e493\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Springer Nature Switzerland","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47545115607180,"sku":"9783032266675","price":179.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9783032266675_b4a0c988-d621-4095-8531-04b9a82d6b81.jpg?v=1781057741","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9783032266675","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}