Co-edited by Nalini Bikkina (FDP 2012) and Abhijit Dasgupta
Synopsis
This book offers a social science narrative on the evolution of Andhra Pradesh’s major coastal metropolis. Moving beyond traditional quantitative urban studies, this volume uses a critical lens to explore how a quiet coastal settlement transformed into a strategic economic hub. Through diverse ethnographies and historiographies, the book examines the city’s rich maritime heritage, Anglo-Indian neighborhoods, cultural dynamics, and ecological landscapes, highlighting how local lives and community identities are intricately woven into Visakhapatnam’s ongoing urban journey.
About the Author
Nalini Bikkina is currently a Professor and Fellow of the Multi-Disciplinary Unit for Research in Translational Initiatives at GITAM School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Visakhapatnam.
