Representing commodified space: maps, leases, auctions and 'narrations' of property in Delhi, c.1900−47.

This article examines three ways of representing space as a commodity that played key roles in colonial Delhi: maps, lease deeds and auctions. These representations were related to the buying and selling of real estate in distinct ways. At the same time, they also referred to and relied on each othe...

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Publicado en:Historical Research Vol. 88; no. 240; pp. 314 - 333
Autor principal: Vanaik, Anish
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: Oxford University Press / USA May2015
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        Spacetime
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        Real property
        Real estate business
        Twentieth century
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          Public spaces
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