This book examines the concept of neighbourhood over space and time and understands how neighbourhoods can impact human health and well-being. It discusses the identification of neighbourhood boundaries, features of individual neighbourhoods, and the concept of neighbourhood in some major world as well as Indian cities. Based on extensive research, this study refers to both primary as well as secondary sources of data using various statistical and geo-spatial techniques. The first section of the book focuses on the concept of neighbourhood, concept of neighbourhood unit, methods used in the identification of neighbourhood boundaries and theories related to neighbourhood effects on health. The subsequent section of the book deals with a case study on neighbourhood effects on health in an Indian city. The case study is followed by a comparison of its results with other global studies.

• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Group
• Publisher Imprint: Rout India
• Publication Date: May 6, 2024
• Pages: 276
• ISBN13: 9781032780863
• Item Weight: 500 grams
• Original Price: 1295.0 INR
• Edition: South Asia Edition
• Binding: Hardcover