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Malthusian Theory
Malthusian theory Malthus wrote An Essay on the Principles of Population (1798). He was an economist who turned to population studies (demography). He wrote during and after ~30 years of…
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Primate and Rank Size Rule
Primate City Model Within a large "settlement complex" (a region comprising numerous villages, towns, and cities), settlements naturally organise into hierarchies. The most common structure is a pyramid—featuring one large…
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R.P. Mishra’s Model of Growth Centres
R.P. Mishra’s Model of Growth Centres Recognising that Eurocentric models neglected agriculture and India's unique social hierarchy, R.P. Mishra proposed a five-tier hierarchy to ensure "Balanced Regional Development." The Five-Tier…
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Rimland Theory of Geopolitics
Rimland Theory of Nicholas Spykman Introduction: From Heartland to Rimland Geopolitical theories attempt to explain how geographical location, spatial control and physical connectivity influence the behaviour of states and the…
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Where did we get education reforms wrong?
The intent is there. The NEP is verbose on critical thinking, experiential learning, multidisciplinary education and flexible curricula. Yet, actual reforms have been shallow. I see changes aligned with just…
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Heartland and Rimland theories
Halford Mackinder’s Heartland Theory Proponent, Context & Geopolitical Background Sir Halford J. Mackinder (1861–1947) was a British geographer and political thinker whose work connected geographical location, transportation, resources and state…
