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Jonathan Shapiro Anjaria, "Mumbai on Two Wheels: Cycling, Urban Space, and Sustainable Mobility" (U Washington Press, 2024)

New Books in Science, Technology, and Society

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Cycling Through Mumbai's Urban Landscape

This chapter features a conversation with an anthropologist about their book 'Mumbai on Two Wheels,' which explores the impacts of cycling on urban environments. It highlights the connection between cycling and street food vending, emphasizing the insights these subjects offer about urban mobility and marginalized communities. The discussion also addresses the importance of physical engagement with the city, the nuances of urban infrastructure, and how minor details can lead to significant changes in safety and policy.

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