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Hardbound. Zustand: As New. New. Contents Introduction. 1. Eco stress around Himalaya. 2. Himalaya's strain environment calls for quick action. 3. Himalayan expedition by a British Climber a review. 4. Himalaya its geology metereology and hydrology. 5. Constitutional provision to save Himalaya. 6. Effect of pilgrimage in Gangotri Gaumukh region. 7. Gangotri conservation project. 8. North eastern frontier region in Jeopardy. 9. Human interference into nature accelerates natural hazards. 10. Effect of environmental problems in Himalaya. 11. Threat to wildlife in Himalaya a region wise review. 12. Flora and fauna of Kumaon region. 13. Nepal's protected areas and their management. 14. Rich flora and fauna of Arunachal Pradesh. 15. Beautiful but little known species Red Panda on the brink of extinction. 16. Eastern Himalaya habitation of Salamanders.17. Trapping of beautiful butterflies in Darjeeling. 18. The Lloyd botanic garden its aesthetic and recreational value. 19. Changing process of conservation around the great Himalayan National Park. 20. Valley of the lost horizon. 21. Ecological disturbances and conservation of wildlife Garhwal Himalaya. 22. Jigme Dorji National Park largest protected area of Bhutan. 23. Global trade in wildlife. Index. Today environment and ecology are the buzzwords. The pace of development and modernisation has endangered the ecological balance of Himalaya. When the British brought railways in India in the late eighteenth century the Himalayan jungles were denuded of vast forests cover due to the demand for sleepers. When in early nineteenth century the Britishers attempted to curb wanton tree felling there arose resentment among the people of Garhwal and Kumaon in Uttarakhand. But in later times those very women folk took to Chipko movement to curb tree felling. The book gives a multitude of ill effects of tree felling ranging from soil erosion to causing floods in the plains and depositing silt. The shrinking of various Himalayan glaciers has also created alarm among the global ecologists and environmentalists. Denudation of forests also has been causing landslides and endangering the wildlife. Now the efforts are being made to avert the man made disaster. This book comes to grips with the magnitude of problem in the entire Himalayan region. 374 pp.

Hardbound. Zustand: As New. New. Contents Introduction. 1. Background paper on Himalayan ecology main issues and concerns. 2. History of Himalayan ecology. 3. The people and tribes in rural and urban ecosystems. 4. Characterization of socio economic factors in Western Himalaya perspectives and conservation implications. 5. Tibet and development a personal view. 6. Impact of man on the mountain ecosystem. 7. The ecology of Kumaon a paradise in peril. 8. Rural and urban settlements. 9. Himalayan paryavaran. 10. Development project vis a vis ethno religious sentiments the Rathong Chu Imbroglio in Sikkim. 11. Inter ethnic relations in Sikkim in historical perspective. Index. The Himalayan ecology and the ecosystems of the urban centres are in the spotlight today. An imbalance in the environment a resulted in glacial recessions cloud bursts and floods causing massive devastation. This has caused much concern amongst the ecologists and environmentalists. The forest cover is reducing not only in Indian side of Himalaya but in Bhutan and Nepal also. This book deals with the problems besetting the Himalayan river systems various mountain ranges major passes receding glaciers pastures and glacial lakes in regions like Pir Panjal Dhaula Dhar Siwalik Zanskar Ladakh and East Karakoram ranges. The book also discusses the people and tribes living in distinct ecosystems at various altitudes ranging from Tibet Nepal J and K to Kumaon. It also deals with the Himalaya's fragile ecosystem in active seismic zone. The book provides a comprehensive study of the subject to a serious student. 298 pp.

Hardbound. Zustand: As New. New. Contents Introduction. 1. An introductory perspective on interpretation of social sciences. 2. The history of mankind. 3. Aggressive behaviour. 4. Races and their classification. 5. The individual and culture. 6. Development of communication. 7. The media revolution. 8. Manipulating attitudes and behaviour. 9. North American culture differentials. 10. Facts and fashions and the youth. 11. Cross cultural comparisons studies. 12. Systems of knowledge and beliefs. 13. Identity concept management and methodology. Index. Man and animals have biological needs to be met like food water and protection. But humans are unique as compared to the animals because of their ability to produce a second nature out of the first nature. While the geographical and physical settings determined the adoptive rationale of the earlier human society with advancement the humans have carved a second nature out of the first nature. Different cultural entities and civilisations prospered in succession. New discoveries and inventions broke fresh ground with each generation. This book is a detailed study of man in social anthropological and psychological perspectives. This is the study of man in his given natural geographical and social surroundings. In course of time however all these outside factors changed effecting the inside changes too. So here is a fascinating study since the stage of ape to the modern man. The book also deals with the different world races individual cultures and interface between cultures use of language as a means to educate and brain washing and different linguistic cultures. It serves as a research study to the discerning reader. 398 pp.

Hardbound. Zustand: As New. New. Contents Introduction. 1. Ecological security of the Himalayas. 2. Ancient communities of the Himalayas. 3. The survival economy and forest conflicts in Himalayas. 4. Rebellion as confrontation People's Ecological Movement in Kumaon and Garhwal over forest rights. 5. The Chipko Movement. 6. Chipko Social history of an Environmental Movement. 7. Development Project vis a vis ethno religious sentiments the Rathong Chu Imbroglio in Sikkim. 8. Background to political unrest in Nepal. 9. Security and political environment a Nepalese perspective. 10. Nepal Quest of elusive peace. 11. The roots and the emergence of the Maoists. 12. The end of Shangri La. 13. Tibetan legend. 14. Political economic and religious relations between Mongolia and Tibet. 15. Bhutan Political culture and national dilemma. 16. Ethnic stalemate and crisis of confidence. 17. Gender disparity in level of literacy a case of Uttaranchal. 18. The role of women in the Uttaranchal Regional Movement. 19. Women's empowerment types of marital relationship Polygyny Polyandry and divorce in Himachal Himalayas. Index. This book presents a panoramic overview of politics and women empowerment in the Himalayan region and North Eastern States Nepal Tibet Bhutan Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. It brings into sharp contrast the fragile Himalayan ecology due to continuous seismic activities and movements in the plates tectonics and the increasing militarisation wars and armed conflicts in the hilly regions. The Chipko Movement launched initially by a few women brought into focus the mindless exploitation of the forest resources and the related issues. Unrest in Sikkim over Rathong Chu Hydel Project and Maoist emergence in Nepal show their peculiar political slant. Political economic and religious relations between Mongolia and Tibet had its own mutual effects. In Uttarakhand the women seemed powerful and influential due to their participation in Chipko and the agitation for the separate state. In actual fact they are very vulnerable due to prevailing polygamy polyandry and illiteracy. The book is indispensable for serious readers and research scholars. 392 pp.

Hardbound. Zustand: As New. New. Contents Introduction. 1. Folklore of Nepal. 2. Folk songs of Nepal. 3. Eight Kashmiri poems. 4. Medieval Kashmiri Literature (Shafi Shauq). 5. Medieval Dogri Literature. 6. Medieval Kashmiri Literature (Shafi Shauq). 7. Medieval Dogri Literature the spirits. 8. Medieval Nepali Literature. 9. Modern Dogri Literature (Shivanath). 10. Modern Kashmiri Literature. 11. Modern Kashmiri Fiction a selection. Index. This book presents a folk cultural and anthropological study of the Himalayan Folk Literature including Nepali Kashmiri and Dogri. The illiterate rural folks and tribals the world over have their own repertoire of oral literature including songs ballads tales epics and dramas peculiar to them. Yet it showed the levels of their wisdom and intellect wit and humour fiction and realism. Anthropologists during the British period noticed that some tribes were given to more fantasy whereas the other neighbouring tribes were rather realistic and were able to deal with crude realties of life. The oral literature served to entertain as well as to give moral education and wisdom. In their community a good story teller or singer commanded special respect. The myth and legends also meant to cherish religious and social values of their society. The book is a valuable treasure for the students of religion literature anthropology and folk culture. In later chapter it also charts the course of Kashmiri Dogri and Nepali Literature during the modern times separately. 400 pp.

Hardbound. Zustand: As New. New. Contents Introduction. 1. Lost vision Art in the Himalayan region today. 2. The Himalayan tribes. 3. The Tribes of Nepal. 4. Himalayan polyandry. 5. Himachal arts and manufacturing. 6. Aspects of cultural ecology Sikkim. 7. Tradition as a factor in modernization a case study of Bhutan. 8. Art and painting Uttarakhand. 9. Myth history and man. 10. Pahari Painting Himachal and Jammu Kashmir. 11. Social culture of Kumaon Himalaya. 12. Social culture of Jammu and Kashmir. 13. Jagar Spirit possession seance in Kumaon. 14. Nepali Art. 15. Ladakhi Popular culture. Index. A number of factors are responsible for disappearance of different art forms from the Himalayan region. The main among them are social economical and ecological ones. The cultural invasion from outside is also one of them. During Mughal Sikh and Rajput periods the Himalayan art and culture was at its zenith. But during the British period it took a nosedive. The British were rather pragmatic and matter of factly. They wasted no efforts on vain and inane aesthetics even in the building activities. They raised buildings rather for public schools hospitals and other public utilities only. This volume describes the social constitution its polyandrous marriage systems and peculiar customs and rituals paintings sculptures and religious practices of Uttarakhand Himachal Pradesh Jammu and Kashmir Ladakh Nepal Tibet and Bhutan. This book is a must read for the serious students of art culture sociology and anthropology. 362 pp.

Hardbound. Zustand: As New. New. Contents Introduction. 1. Himalayan forests. 2. The geology of the Himalaya. 3. Ethnobotany of eastern Himalaya. 4. Medicinal plants. 5. The lepcha medicobotany of Dzangu in the Sikkim Himalaya. 6. Ethnobotany of the Darjeeling Himalaya. 7. Bon medicine among Monpas in Western Arunachal Pradesh. 8. Healing practices amongst the Gaddi tribe of Himachal Pradesh. 9. Conservation and regeneration of endangered gymnospermic medicinal plants in Kumaun Himalaya. 10. Medicinal plants in the northwestern Himalaya a public involvement approach analysis. 11. Rural poultry farming a model for rapid generation of rural income and employment in the north east regions of India. 12. Improvement of rural hill economy through the eastern Himalayan flora. 13. The eastern Himalaya environmentalism and economic development. 14. The march of commercial forestry. 15. Industry and minerals. 16. Traditional methods of water management in the Central Himalayan agriculture. 17. Man and forests in the Darjeeling Himalaya reviewing settlement fuelwood equations. Index. Natural resources of Himalaya are immense in richness and variety. First and the foremost the forest cover at distinct altitudes serves the ecological and environmental balance in the region. The mountain ranges have the deciduous alpine scrubs birch for forests on the snow capped peaks to the tropical evergreen forests and Sal tree forests in Tarai and Bbabar. The nature of forests changes with the altitudes. The traditional ethnobotany is the source of medicine foodstuff in form of wild fruits barks leaves and flowers to the rural and tribal folks besides fodder for animals. The book deals with a wide variety of Himalayan vegetations. The book also deals with the ethnobotany of Sikkim Darjeeling Arunachal Pradesh Himachal and Uttarakhand in a great detail. Besides the water mineral industrial and commercial forestry resources of the mountainous regions have been discussed. The book contains wealth of information on the subject. 312 pp.

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Paperback. Zustand: New. Language: English. About The Book: The book deals with nature and human initiated disasters and role played by them in our life. Explains physical and human environment through natural catastrophies and social integrations and disintegrations. It is a well comprehensive publication on the subject. Will be highly useful for environmentalists, civil administrators and military and armed force personnel. About The Author: Brigadier (Dr) Kuldip Singh Gulia is a noted and active environmentalist. A PhD. In Himalayan Studies from the Centre for Himalayan Studies, University of North Bengal, he has carried out a deep research on the human and physical ecosystem of Himalayan Ranges. His work on the Autochthones of Sikkim Himalayas and his description of the Monasteries and Gompas of all sects of Buddhism have earned him a wide acclaim. A author commanded a Bridage in Gujrat immediately in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake of 26 January 2001. Involved, as he was, in the postdisaster management in Gujrat in his capacity as a Brigade Commander, he took a queue from the horrifying events, and carried out a wide ranging research on the subject of disaster and destruction from the evolution of the humans, to the present day. Some of his research papers on the human ecosystem of the Aric Zone of the Indian Thar Desert make an interesting study. He is presently working on the subject of cultural diversity and culturtal diffusion in the Indian society. CONTENTS: Introduction. Evolution of Man: The Beginning of the End. breakdown and Disintegration of Human Civilisations. Attitudenal breakdowns. Theory About War and Destrucftion Down the Ages. Burdens of Development Consequences of Chemical Disasters. Disease and Disaster Burden of Climate Change. Dimensions of Road Traffic Disasters. Disaster ManagemenbtPhilosophy and Trigger Mechanism. Types of Disasters and Their assessment. Disaster Management Response Structures at International UN), National, State and NGO's Level. Relief Operations to Include Uran Search and Recue. Role of Armed Forces in Disaster Management. Health Aspects of Disasters. Post Dosaster Damage Assesment Need Analysis and Actions. Bibliography. Index. The Title 'Genesis of Disaster: Ramifications and Ameliorations written/authored/edited by K. S. Gulia', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9789357227810 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 250 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Kalpaz Publications. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Environment / Sociology. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms Vol: 250.

Hardbound. Zustand: As New. New. Contents Introduction. 1. The scope and aims of ethnobotany in a developing world. 2. Ethnobotany an old practice a new discipline. 3. Ethnobotanical method and fact a case study. 4. Ethnobotany today and in the future. 5. Ethnobotanical resources of hot arid zones of India. 6. Ethnopharmacology. 7. Ethnopharmacology a challenge. 8. The urgent need for the study of medicinal plants. 9. Considerations in the multidisciplinary approach to the study of ritual hallucinogenic plants. 10. Ethnomycology discoveries about amanita muscaria point to fresh perspectives. 11. Neem in Niger a new context for a system of indigenous knowledge. 12. Ethno veterinary medicine and development a review of the literature. 13. The world of tribal healers. 14. Healing practices among the tribes of Uttaranchal. 15. Disease and illness and their ethnomedical treatment among the Rathwas of Suskal Gujarat. 16. Healing practices amongst the Gaddi Tribe of Himachal Pradesh. 17. Bon medicine among Monpas in Western Arunachal Pradesh. 18. Technology road map for herbals as renewable bioresource and tribal health care. 19. Plant use among the tribals of Jharkhand. 20. Science in society the case of tribal medicine. 21. Ethnomedicine and tribal health an illustrative appraisal. 22. Collaboration of doctors and nurses with ethnomedical practitioners. 23. With an eye to good practice traditional healers in rural communities. 24. Traditional healers in Casamance Senegal. 25. What future for traditional Chinese medicine outside China. The rural and tribal people living beyond the modern civilization had been dependent on herbs and plants in forests from the time immemorial. Many of these plants are indeed very effective in curing diseases. Some practitioners of this primitive branch of medicine have become experts in the ethnopharmacology. Many herbs and plants used in curing various ailments during their practice of magico sorcery create hallucinogenic effects on the subject and thus bring about the psychological relief. Plants like neem serve in various ailments. The tribal healers ranging from Manipur Nagaland Nepal Himachal Pradesh Uttarakhand Jammu and Kashmir Ladakh and Tibet etc. are the reservoir of the traditional herbal knowledge. This branch of folk medicine is a science of rural and tribal society. The book shows how the shamans combine their herbal wisdom with the magico sorcery to create psychosomatic effects on their clients. It is a must read for the serious readers. 362 pp.

Hardcover. Zustand: New. Language: English. The book deals with nature and human initiated disasters and role played by them in our life. Explains physical and human environment through natural catastrophies and social integrations and disintegrations. It is a well comprehensive publication on the subject. Will be highly useful for environmentalists, civil administrators and military and armed force personnel. About The Author: Brigadier (Dr) Kuldip Singh Gulia is a noted and active environmentalist. A PhD. In Himalayan Studies from the Centre for Himalayan Studies, University of North Bengal, he has carried out a deep research on the human and physical ecosystem of Himalayan Ranges. His work on the Autochthones of Sikkim Himalayas and his description of the Monasteries and Gompas of all sects of Buddhism have earned him a wide acclaim. A author commanded a Bridage in Gujrat immediately in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake of 26 January 2001. Involved, as he was, in the postdisaster management in Gujrat in his capacity as a Brigade Commander, he took a queue from the horrifying events, and carried out a wide ranging research on the subject of disaster and destruction from the evolution of the humans, to the present day. Some of his research papers on the human ecosystem of the Aric Zone of the Indian Thar Desert make an interesting study. He is presently working on the subject of cultural diversity and culturtal diffusion in the Indian society. Contents: Introduction. Evolution of Man: The Beginning of the End. breakdown and Disintegration of Human Civilisations. Attitudenal breakdowns. Theory About War and Destrucftion Down the Ages. Burdens of Development Consequences of Chemical Disasters. Disease and Disaster Burden of Climate Change. Dimensions of Road Traffic Disasters. Disaster ManagemenbtPhilosophy and Trigger Mechanism. Types of Disasters and Their assessment. Disaster Management Response Structures at International UN), National, State and NGO's Level. Relief Operations to Include Uran Search and Recue. Role of Armed Forces in Disaster Management. Health Aspects of Disasters. Post Dosaster Damage Assesment Need Analysis and Actions. Bibliography. Index. The Title 'Genesis of Disaster: Ramifications and Ameliorations written/authored/edited by K.S. Gulia', published in the year 2004. The ISBN 9788178352831 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 250 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Kalpaz Publications. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Environment / Sociology. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol: 250.

Hardcover. Zustand: New. Language: English. A historic view on the human ecology of sikkim; the culture and structure of local ecosystems, human ecosystems, various richness of human ecosystems, monasteries and the monastic architecture, customs and their ecobiological significances, spirit possession, shamans and Jhakis, ethnobotany and adaptations. A complete guide to the tourist industry policy makers and scholars. About The Author: Brigadier (Dr.) Kuldip Singh Gulia (Retd.) was commissioned in the sikh Regiment. He retired as Additional General officer Commanding of a Mountain Divison. The Title 'Human Ecology of Sikkim written/authored/edited by K.S. Gulia', published in the year 2005. The ISBN 9788178353258 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 300 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Kalpaz Publications. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is NorthEast Indian Studies. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol: 300.

Hardcover. Zustand: New. Language: English. Today environment and ecology are the buzzwords. The pace of development and modernization has endangered the ecological balance of Himalaya. When the British brought railways in the India in the late 18th century, the Himalayan jungles were denuded of the vast forests covers due to the demand for sleepers. When in early 19th century, the Britishers attempted to curb wanton treefelling, there arose resentment among the people of Garhwal and Kumaon in Uttarakhand. But in later times, those very women folk took to Chipko movement to curb treefelling. The book gives a multitude of illeffects of treefelling ranging from soilerosion to causing floods in the plains, and depositing silt. The shrinking of various Himalayan glaciers has also created alarm among the global ecologists and environmentalists. Denudation of forests also has been causing landslides and endangering the wildlife. Now the efforts are being made to advert the manmade disaster. This book comes to grips with the magnitude of problem in the entire Himalayan region. About The Author: Brigadier (Dr.) Kuldip singh Gulia, is a noted and active environmentalist. A Ph.D. in Human Ecology of the Himalayan Ecosystems, he has applied himself into sustained research in various facets of Human Ecology. Compilations of the vast storehouse of Human Ecology papers have been published in five volumes under the title "Encyclopedia of Human Ecology". His books Human Ecology of Sikkim and Geneses of Disasters, have been widely acclaimed in the intellectual circles for qualitative and analytical excellence. His research papers on human ecosystems of the Himalayas and of the Arid Zone of Indian Thar Desert make interesting studies. The author commanded an Infantry Brigade in Gujrat in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake of 26 January 2001, and was deeply involved in rehabilitating the suffering population in the affected areas. He successfully commanded his Brigade in Munabao sector of Barmer (Rajasthan) during OPERATION PRAKRAM. Currently appointed as Director of the Pratap Group of Public Schools at Karnal, he continues his Human Ecology related works in the Ecosystems of the Indian Schooling fraternity. Contents: Introduction ? EcoStress Around Himalaya ?Himalaya's Strain Environment Calls for Quick Action ?Himalayan Expedition by a British Climber A Review ? Himalaya Its Geology , Metereology and Hydrology ?Constitutional Provision to Save Himalaya ? Effect of Pilgrimage in GangotriGaumukh Region ? Gangotri Conservation Project ? North Eastern frontier region in Jeopardy ? Human Interference into Nature Accelerates Natural Hazards ? Effect of Environmental Problems in Himalaya ? Threat to Wildlife in Himalaya A Regionwise Review ? Flora and Fauna of Kumaon region. ?Nepal's protected Areas and Their Management ? Rich Flora and fauna of Arunachal Pradesh ? Beautiful But Little Known Species: Red Panda on the Brink of Extinction ? Eastern Himalaya Habitation of Salamanders ? Trapping of Beautiful Butterflies in Darjeeling ? The Lloyd Botanic Garden Its Aesthetic and Recreational Value ?Changing Process of conservation Around the great Himalayan National Park. ? "Valley of the Lost Horizon" ? Ecological Disturbances and Conservation of Wildlife Garhwal Himalaya ? Jigme Dorji National Park Largest Protected Area of Bhutan ? Global Trade in Wildlife ?Index. The Title 'Ecology and Environment in the Himalayas written/authored/edited by K.S. Gulia', published in the year 2007. The ISBN 9788182054233 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 400 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Isha Books. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Environment. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol: 400.

Hardcover. Zustand: New. Language: English. Natural Resources of Himalaya are immense in richness and variety. First and the foremost, the forest cover at distinct altitudes serves the ecological and environmental balance in the region. The mountain ranges have the deciduous alpine scrubs, birch for forests on the snowcapped peaks to the tropical evergreen forests and Sal tree forests in Tarai and Bhabar. The nature of forests changes with altitudes. The traditional ethnobotany is the source of medicine, foodstuff in form of wild fruits, barks, leaves and flowers to the rural and tribal folks, besides fodder for animals. The book deals fodder for animals. The book deals with a wide variety of Himalayan vegetations. The book also deals with the ethnobotany of Sikkim, Darjeeling, Arunachal Pradesh, Himachal and Uttarakhand in a great detail. Besides the water, mineral, industrial and commercial forestry resources of the mountainous regions have been discussed. The book contains wealth of information on the subject. About The Author: Brigadier (Dr.) Kuldip Singh Gulia is a noted and active environmentalist. A Ph.D. in Human Ecology of the Himalayan Ecosystems, he has applied himself into sustained research in various facets of Human Ecology. Compilations of the vast storehouse of Human Ecology papers have been published in five volumes under the title "Encyclopaedia of Human Ecology". His books Human Ecology of Sikkim and Geneses of Disasters, have been widely acclaimed in the intellectual circles for qualitative and analytical excellence. His research papers on human ecosystems of the Himalayas and of the Arid Zone of Indian Thar Desert make interesting studies. The author commanded an Infantry Brigade in Gujarat in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake of 26 January 2001, and was deeply involved in rehabilitating the suffering population in the affected areas. He successfully commanded his Brigade in Munabao sector of Barmer (Rajasthan) during OPERATION PRAKRAM. Currently appointed as Director of the Pratap Group of Public Schools at Karnal, he continues his Human Ecology related works in the Ecosystems of the Indian Schooling fraternity. Contents: Preface ? Introduction ? Himalayan Forests ? The Geology of The Himalaya ? Ethnobotany of Eastern Himalaya ? Medicinal Plants ? The Lepcha Medicobotany of Dzangu in the Sikkim Himalaya ? Ethnobotany of the Darjeeling Himalaya ? Bon Medicine among Monpas in Western Arunachal Pradesh ? Healing Practices amongst the Gaddi Tribe of Himachal Pradesh ? Conservation and regeneration of endangered gymnospermic Medicinal plants in Kumaun Himalaya ? Medicinal Plants in the Northwestern Himalaya: a Public Involvement Approach Analysis ? Rural Poultry Farming : A Model for Rapid Generation of Rural income and Employment in the North East Regions of India. ? Improvement of Rural hill Economy Through the Eastern Himalayan flora ? The Eastern Himalaya: Environment and Economic Development ? The March of Commercial Forestry ? Industry and Minerals ? Traditional Methods of Water Management in the Central Himalayan Agriculture ? Man and forests in the Darjeeling Himalaya : Reviewing SettlementFuelwood Equations ? Index The Title 'Natural Resources of Himalayas written/authored/edited by K.S. Gulia', published in the year 2007. The ISBN 9788182054080 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 360 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Isha Books. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Environment. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol: 360.

Hardcover. Zustand: New. Language: English. This book presents a folk cultural and anthropological study of the Himalayan folk literature including Nepali, Kashmiri and Dogri. The illiterate rural folks and tribals the world over have their own repertoire of oral literature including songs, ballads, tales, epics and dramas, peculiar to them. Yet it showed the levels of their wisdom and intellect, wit and humour, fiction and realism. Anthropologists during the British period noticed that some tribes were given to more fantasy, whereas the other neighbouring tribes were rather realistic and were able to deal with crude realities of life. The oral literature served to entertain as well as to give moral education and wisdom. In their community, a good storyteller or singer commanded special respect. The myth and legends also meant to cherish religious and social values of their society. The book is a valuable treasure for the students of religion, literature, anthropology and folk culture. In later chapter, is also charts the course of kashmiri, Dogri and Nepali literature during the modern times separately. About The Author: Brigadier (Dr.) Kuldip Singh Gulia is a noted and active environmentalist. A Ph.D. in Human Ecology of the Himalayan Ecosystems, he has applied himself into sustained research in various facets of Human Ecology. Compilations of the vast storehouse of Human Ecology papers have been published in five volumes under the title "Encyclopaedia of Human Ecology". His books Human Ecology of Sikkim and Geneses of Disasters, have been widely acclaimed in the intellectual circles for qualitative and analytical excellence. His research papers on human ecosystems of the Himalayas and of the Arid Zone of Indian Thar Desert make interesting studies. The author commanded an Infantry Brigade in Gujrat in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake of 26 January 2001, and was deeply involved in rehabilitating the suffering population in the affected areas. He successfully commanded his Brigade in Munabao sector of Barmer (Rajasthan) during OPERATION PRAKRAM. Currently appointed as Director of the Pratap Group of Public Schools at Karnal, he continues his Human Ecology related works in the Ecosystems of the Indian Schooling fraternity. Contents: Introduction Folklore of Nepal Folksongs of Nepal Eight Kashmiri Poems Medieval Kashmiri Literature (Shafi Shauq) Medieval Dogri Literature Medieval Kashmiri Literature (Shafi Shauq) Medieval Dogri Literature: The Spirits Medieval Nepali Literature Modern Dogri Literature (Shivanath) Modern Kashmiri Literature Modern Kashmiri Fiction: A Selection Index The Title 'Folktales and Literature of Himalaya written/authored/edited by K.S. Gulia', published in the year 2007. The ISBN 9788182054196 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 400 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Isha Books. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Anthropology / Tribal Studies. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol: 400.

Hardcover. Zustand: New. Language: English. Man and animals have biological needs to be met like food, water and protection. But humans are unique as compared to the animals because of their ability to produce a second nature out of the first nature. While the geographical and physical settings determined the adoptive rationale of the earlier human society, with advancement, the humans have carved a second nature out of the first nature. Different cultural entities and civilizations prospered in succession. New discoveries and inventions broke fresh ground with each generation. This book is a detailed study of man in social, anthropological, and psychological perspectives. This is the study of man in his given natural, geographical and social surroundings. In course of time, however, all these outside factors changed effecting the inside changes, too. So, here is a fascinating study since the stage of ape to the modern man.The book also deals with the different world races, individual cultures, and interface between cultures, use of language as a means to educate and brainwashing and different linguistic cultures. It serves as a research study to the discerning reader. About The Author: Brigadier (Dr.) Kuldip Singh Gulia is a noted and active environmentalist. A Ph.D. in Human Ecology of the Himalayan Ecosystems, he has applied himself into sustained research in various facets of Human Ecology. Compilations of the vast storehouse of Human Ecology papers have been published in five volumes under the title "Encyclopaedia of Human Ecology". His books Human Ecology of Sikkim and Geneses of Disasters, have been widely acclaimed in the intellectual circles for qualitative and analytical excellence. His research papers on human ecosystems of the Himalayas and of the Arid Zone of Indian Thar Desert make interesting studies. The author commanded an Infantry Brigade in Gujrat in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake of 26 January 2001, and was deeply involved in rehabilitating the suffering population in the affected areas. He successfully commanded his Brigade in Munabao sector of Barmer (Rajasthan) during OPERATION PRAKRAM. Currently appointed as Director of the Pratap Group of Public Schools at Karnal, he continues his Human Ecology related works in the Ecosystems of the Indian Schooling fraternity. Contents: Introduction ? An Introductory Perspective on Interpretation of Social Sciences ? The History of Mankind ? Aggressive Behaviour ? Races and their Classification ? The individual and culture ? Development of Communication ? The Media Revolution ? Manipulating Attitudes and Behaviour ? NorthAmerican Culture Differentials ? Facts and Fashions and the Youth ? CrossCultural Comparisons: Students ? Systems of Knowledge and Beliefs ? Identity Concept, Management and Methodology ? Index. The Title 'Human Ecology of Cultural Entitles written/authored/edited by K.S. Gulia', published in the year 2007. The ISBN 9788182054172 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 398 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Isha Books. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Psychology / Sociology. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol: 398.

Hardcover. Zustand: New. Language: English. This book presents a panoramic overview of politics and women empowerment in Himalayan region and northeastern states, Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. It brings into sharp contrast the fragile Himalayan ecology, due to continuous seismic activities and movements in the plates tectonics, and the increasing militarization, wars and the increasing militarization, wars and armed conflicts in the hilly regions. The Chipko movement launched initially by a few women brought into focus the mindless exploitation of the forest resources, and the related issues. Unrest in Sikkim over Rathong chu Hydel Project and Moist emergence in Nepal show their peculiar political slant. Political, economic and religious relations between Mongolia and Tibet bad its own mutual effects. In Uttarakhand, the women seemed powerful and influential due to their participation in Chipko and the agitation for the separate state. In actual fact they are very vulnerable due to prevailing polygamy, polyandry and illiteracy. The book is indispensable for serious readers and research scholars. About The Author: Brigadier (Dr.) Kuldip Singh Gulia is a noted and active environmentalist. A Ph.D. in Human Ecology of the Himalayan Ecosystems, he has applied himself into sustained research in various facets of Human Ecology. Compilations of the vast storehouse of Human Ecology papers have been published in five volumes under the title "Encyclopedia of Human Ecology". His books Human Ecology of Sikkim and Geneses of Disasters, have been widely acclaimed in the intellectual circles for qualitative and analytical excellence. His research papers on human ecosystems of the Himalayas and of the Arid Zone of Indian Thar Desert make interesting studies. The author commanded an Infantry Brigade in Gujrat in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake of 26 January 2001, and was deeply involved in rehabilitating the suffering population in the affected areas. He successfully commanded his Brigade in Munabao sector of Barmer (Rajasthan) during OPERATION PRAKRAM. Currently appointed as Director of the Pratap Group of Public Schools at Karnal, he continues his Human Ecology related works in the Ecosystems of the Indian Schooling fraternity. Contents: Introduction ? Ecological Security of the Himalayas ? Ancient communities of the Himalayas ? The survival Economy and Forest Conflicts in Himalayas ? Rebellion as Confrontation: People's Ecological Movement in Kumaon and Garhwal over Forest Rights ? The Chipko Movement ? Chipko: Social history of an 'Environmental' Movement ? Development Project visàvis EthnoReligious Sentiments: The Rathong Chu Imbroglio in Sikkim ? Background to Political unrest in Nepal ? Security and Political Environment: A Nepalese perspective ? Nepal : Quest for Elusive Peace ? The End of ShangriLa ? Tibetan Legend ? political, Economic and Religious Relations between Mongolia and Tibet ? Bhutan: Political culture and National Dilemma ? Ethnic Stalemate and Crisis Confidence ? Gender Disparity in Level of Literacy: A Case of Uttaranchal ? The Role of Women in the Uttaranchal Regional movement ? Women's Empowerment: Types of Marital Relationship Polygyny, polyandry, and Divorce in Himachal Himalayas Polyandry ? Index. The Title 'Politics and Women Empowerment in the Himalayan State written/authored/edited by K.S. Gulia', published in the year 2007. The ISBN 9788182054240 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 400 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Isha Books. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Political Science / Women Studies. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol: 400.

Hardcover. Zustand: New. Language: English. The Rural and tribal people living beyond the modern civilization had been dependent on herbs, and plants in forests form the time immemorial. Many of these plants are indeed very effective in curing diseases. Some practitioners of this primitive branch of medicine have become experts in the ethnopharmacology. Many herbs and plants used in curing various ailments during their practices of magicosorcery create hallucinogenic effects on the subject and thus brings about the psychological relief. Plants like Neem serve in various ailments. The tribal healers ranging from Manipur, Nagaland, Nepal, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh and Tibet, etc., are the reservoir of the traditional herbal knowledge. This branch of folk medicine is a science of rural and tribal society. The books shows how the shamans combine their herbal wisdom with the magicosorcery to create psychosomatic effects on their clients. It is a must read for the serious readers. About The Author: Brigadier (Dr.) Kuldip Singh Gulia is a noted and active environmentalist. A Ph.D. in Human Ecology of the Himalayan Ecosystems, he has applied himself into sustained research in various facets of Human Ecology. Compilations of the vast storehouse of Human Ecology papers have been published in five volumes under the title "Encyclopaedia of Human Ecology". His books Human Ecology of Sikkim and Geneses of Disasters, have been widely acclaimed in the intellectual circles for qualitative and analytical excellence. His research papers on human ecosystems of the Himalayas and of the Arid Zone of Indian Thar Desert make interesting studies. The author commanded an Infantry Brigade in Gujrat in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake of 26 January 2001, and was deeply involved in rehabilitating the suffering population in the affected areas. He successfully commanded his Brigade in Munabao sector of Barmer (Rajasthan) during OPERATION PRAKRAM. Currently appointed as Director of the Pratap Group of Public Schools at Karnal, he continues his Human Ecology related works in the Ecosystems of the Indian Schooling fraternity. Contents: Introduction The Scope and aims of Ethnobotany in a Developing World Ethnobotany: An Old Practice, A new Discipline Ethnobotanical Method and Fact : A Case Study Ethnobotany Today and in the Future Ethnobotanical Resources of Hot, Arid Zones of India Ethnopharmacology EthnopharmacologyA Challenge The Urgent Need for the Study of Medicinal Plants Considerations in the Multidisciplinary Approach to the Study of Ritual Hallucinogenic Plants Ethnomycology: Discoveries about Amanita Muscaria Point to Fresh Perspectives Neem in Niger: A New Context for a System of Indigenous Knowledge Ethnoveterinary Medicine and DevelopmentA Review of the Literature1 The World of Tribal Healers Healing Practices among the Tribes of Uttaranchal Disease and Illness and their Ethnomedical Treatment among the Rathwas of Suskal, Gujarat Healing Practices amongst the Gaddi Tribe of Himachal Pradesh Bon Medicine Among Monpas in Western Arunachal Pradesh Technology Road Map for Herbals as Renewable Bioresource and Tribal Health Care Plant use among the Tribal of Jharkhand Science in Society: The Case of Tribal Medicine Ethnomedicine and Tribal Health: An Illustrative Appraisal Collaboration of Doctors and Nurses with Ethnomedical Practitioners With an Eye to Good Practice: Traditional Healers in Rural Communities Traditional Healers in Casamance, Senegal What Future for Traditional Chinese Medicine Outside China? Index The Title 'Folk Medicine of Himalaya written/authored/edited by K.S. Gulia', published in the year 2007. The ISBN 9788182054257 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 380 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Isha Books. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Anthropology / Tribal Studies. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.