Social Formation in Dhaka, 1985-2005: A Longitudinal Study of Society in a Third World Megacity

Contents: Preface An introduction and overview of Dhaka city Methodology used for information collection A general household survey (GHS) of Dhaka city,1985-2005 The residents of Dhaka city's government quarters The educated middle class of Dhaka city The richest people of Dhaka city The formal sector poor of Dhaka city The informal sector poor of Dhaka city Beggars, prostitutes and criminals of Dhaka city Special areas and groups of Dhaka city The power structure and change agents in Dhaka city Major findings and concluding remarks Appendices Bibliography Index.