Synopsis This volume is the first is a series of endeavors by the India China Institute at The New School, New York, to create a space for trilateral conversations on the emerging issues of globalisation, urbanisation, political economy, development and governance that can enrich and expand intellectual collaboration across diverse disciplines in India, China and the U.S. It presents shifting perspectives on urbanisation ans globalisation in India and China over the past few decades, at the dawn of this new era when both countries are actively removing barriers to reach out to each other and the rest of the world.

It is hoped that this volume will prove to be the frontrunner in stimulating productive dialogue that is bereft of preconceived notions and misconceptions and focused on asking the right questions and finding the more elusive answers. Academics, policy-makers, practitioners, professionals, bureaucrats, and journalists from India, China and the US have contributed to this compendium to provide an immensely enriching and insightful read for those interested all over the world.