Author: Majumder, Pratima Paul & Afsar, Simeen Mahmud Rita
Title: The Squatters of Dhaka City: Dynamism in the Life of Argagaon Squatters
Description: Dhaka, University Press, (1996). orig.boards, dustwrapper.. 22x14cm, xii,104 pp. Textual tables. Some binding corner bumps. A tear to dustwrapper. Good. ¶ Contents: Introduction: Genesis of the Settlement; Rationale; Organisation of the Study; Methodology & Data Source; Migrants in a Squatter Settlement:Migration: Causes & Context; Nature of Dwelling; Squatters' Perception About Gains & Losses of Migration; Power Structure & Community Organzation;The People of Argargaon Squatter Settlement: The Demographic Profile of the Popuation; Age Distribution by Duration Since Migration; Household Organisation; Labour Force Participation; Women Workers; Occupation, Income & Earning Strategies of Argargaon ASquatters: Employment Profile of the Argargaon Squatters; Income Profile; Economic Potential of Slum Activities; Employment & Poverty Level; Gender Differential in Occupation; Factors Affecting the Economic Condition of the Agargaon Squatters; Conclusions.

Keywords: Bangladesh, Dhaka Bangladesh, Squatter Settlement, Squatters Migrants, Migrant Settlements, Housing Poverty, Economy Economics, Social Anthropology, Demography Economic, Urban Sociology