Ecological Economics [Hardcover] - Hardcover

Ecological Economics [Hardcover]

Hardcover. Zustand: New. Language: English. ABOUT THE BOOK: Ecology is the scientific analysis and study of interactions among organisms and their environment. It is an interdisciplinary field that includes biology and Earth science. Ecology is as much a biological science as it is a human science. Human ecology is an interdisciplinary investigation into the ecology of our species. Ecosystems are habitats within biomes that form an integrated whole and a dynamically responsive system having both physical and biological complexes. A food web is the archetypal ecological network. It is hoped that the present edition of this book will be beneficial to all concerned of the society, in general and students, lawyers, advocates, academicians, human rights institutions, researchers and NGOs working in economics/environmental studies field, in particular. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Dr. Rakesh A. Joshi (MA, PhD) is working as Associate Professor, Department of Economics, Saurashtra University, Rajkot, Gujarat. He was completed Master Degree in economics from Bhavnagar University (1988) and awarded PhD from Saurashtra University in 2001. He taught economics during 19881998 in various Government colleges, of Gujarat. He Participated and presented papers in various National and international Conferences/Seminars. He also delivered lectures in Orientation and Refresher Courses organized by Academic Staff College, Saurashtra University, Rajkot and Sardar Patel Institute of Public Administration, Rajkot. Under his supervision 30 students got their M. Phil. Degree and 9 students got their Ph.D Degree. Dr. Sukanta Sarkar (MA, PhD) is working as Assistant Professor in Faculty of Management Studies, ICFAI University, Agartala Tripura, India. He did bachelor and master degree in Economics from Tripura University. He was awarded Doctorate Degree for his research work on socioeconomic changes of rubber tappers in Tripura. He qualified UGCNET Exam in December/2006. He presented many research papers in various seminars, conferences and symposiums. Various research papers have been published in foreign and national journals. He also previously worked as visiting lecturer in National Institute of Technology, Agartala and Tripura University. He has research interest in various topics like agricultural crisis, Urban development, women empowerment, sustainable development and social problems. He has authored books relating to Corruption, Human trafficking, Orphan children, Rubber plantation, Corporate social responsibility, Handicraft workers, Deforestation, Environmental pollution, Agrarian economics, Illegal trafficking, Environmental Science, Indian education, Rural development, Autonomous District Council & Tribal Welfare, Human rights, Minority rights, Women rights, Children rights, Social security etc. CONTENTS: Foreword 9 Preface 11 Abbreviations 13 Importance 15 PART I: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 1. Biodiversity 21 What is Biodiversity? Importance of Biodiversity Biodiversity as Global Perspectives Reasons for Loss of Biodiversity Biodiversity Hotspots Effects of Biodiversity Loss Conservation of Biodiversity 2. Climate Change 40 What is Climate Change? Causes of Climate Change Effects of Climate Change Deforestation Green House Gases Heat Wave Global Warming Possible Solutions 3. Ozone Depletion 52 What is Ozone Depletion? Identification of Ozone Hole Causes of Ozone Depletion Effects of Ozone Depletion Government Policy Montreal Protocol 4. Global Warming 115 What is Global Warming? Causes of Global Warming Greenhouse Gases Deforestation and Climate Change Effects of Global Warming Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Preventive Measures Government Initiatives National Action Plan on Climate Change 5. Disaster Management 127 What is Disaster Management? Types of Disaster Significance of Disaster Management Phases of Disaster Management Disaster Management in Bangladesh Disaster Management in India National. Artikel-Nr. 1111008612973

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