| ID | 020521 |
| Call Number | 954.79205/MEH |
| Title Proper | Maximum city: Bombay lost and found |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Mehta, Suketu |
| Publication | New Delhi, Penguin Books, 2004. |
| Description | 498p Pink spine |
| Note | A portrait of Bombay, India, and its people chronicles the everyday life of the city and its inhabitants, from the criminal underworld of rival Muslim and Hindu gangs to the diverse people who come from the villages in search of a better life. A native of Bombay, Suketu Mehta gives us an insider's view of this stunning metropolis. He approaches the city from unexpected angles, taking us into the criminal underworld of rival Muslim and Hindu gangs, following the life of a bar dancer raised amid poverty and abuse, opening the door into the inner sanctums of Bollywood, and delving into the stories of the countless villagers who come in search of a better life and end up living on the sidewalks. |
| Standard Number | 9780144001590 |
| Price. Qualification | Rs.499(Pb) |
| Classification Number | 954.79205 |
| Key Words | Bombay (India) - Description and travel ; Bombay (India) - History ; IBDP ; Bombay (India) - Social conditions ; Bombay (India) - Social life and customs |