Urban Life in Delhi Slums

Pauline Dixon, PhD, FAcSS, FRSA, is a world-class researcher at Newcastle University in the U.K. and a Professor of International Development and Education. She has established herself as a leading authority both nationally and internationally in grassroots research for development in the Global South. Her research advances knowledge and understanding that allows for the provision of creative solutions to solve global problems. Pauline’s research is transformative, carried out within and between disciplines. Regarded as a leading global expert by academics and policymakers she has worked in India for over 25 years. Her research has also led her to carry out projects focusing on comparative analysis as well as census and survey fieldwork on a large scale in both Asia and Africa. She is called on to appear on multiple platforms and media, winning awards and accolades from around the world. Her work focuses on dispelling myths and carrying out research that informs policy initiatives that are based on solutions from the grassroots and poor communities themselves.Steve Humble, PhD, MBE, FIMA, is a Reader in Global Development at Newcastle University in the U.K. He carries out research in India and sub-Saharan Africa, being called upon extensively as an expert in collecting and analysing data from large samples using advanced statistical techniques. Being recognised as a global leader in development policy using statistical inferences, he has been called upon to work with the British government on several committees and initiatives to investigate, support and develop educational improvements and social equity policies. Humble's book, Quantitative Analysis of Questionnaires: Techniques to Explore Structures and Relationships, was published by Routledge (2020). Steve was awarded an MBE, a grade within the British order of chivalry – Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire – for Services to Education in the Queen’s 2016 New Year’s Honours List, conferred upon him at Buckingham Palace by Prince William, the Prince of Wales.

• 1. The Draw of the City 2. Resilient cities - why does slum type matter? 3. Community action solving problems through polycentric systems 4. Leading the slums - Governance, Politics, and Brokers 5. Stories from the Street - An intricate sidewalk ballet 6. Is there a Doctor in the House? 7. The Draw of City: Looking Ahead Appendix