Isbn: 9788186771914 - sustainable development: issues and considerations (2 Ergebnisse)

Zustand: New. pp. viii + 196 Figures, Illus.

Hardbound. Zustand: As New. New. Contents Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. The setting. 3. Role of values in promoting sustainable development. 4. Towards a sustainable society. 5. Participatory approach in transfer technology for sustainable development. 6. Population environment and development. 7. Political dimensions of development. 8. State initiatives of development. 9. People's participation in sustainable development a critical analysis. 10. Human development and government expenditure. 11. Conclusion and suggestions. Bibliography. The book clarifies the concept of sustainable development mentions its underline principles describes the nature of current concern discusses the essential ingredients and outlines the format of an action agenda. It argues a case for value based development which not only retains the positive social values mankind cherishes but also protects and promotes essential unity of mankind despite differences. Sustainable development it avers is a myth if it shuns and shatters social values which are held dear universally. The book also carries forward the sustainability issue to the realm of the development debate on technology in terms of its ecological and environmental implications. It introduces the population dimension as to how rising numbers have to be viewed with extreme anxiety and how inter linkages between environment and development are to be examined. Unbridled growth of population not only cancel the gain of development but perpetuate poverty and pauperize environment. Sustainable development requires a meaningful co ordination between government and NGOs who can work together and not parallel to each other. The book emphasizes that sustainable development is a multidisciplinary field and we must enter into training in economic analyses man management and resource monitoring. To substantiate the above mentioned points the case study of Gorakhpur district has been conducted at great length. The book will be of immense interest for the students and researchers of public administration political science sociology anthropology environmental studies and other allied disciplines. 196 pp. …