Isbn: 9789360806408 - the himalayan whisperings: dynamics & challenges of development in the mountains (8 Ergebnisse)

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Hardcover. Zustand: New. The Himalayan Whisperings is a holistic volume that critically examines the complex interplay of development, governance, environment, and culture in the Himalayan region. The volume brings together contributions from over 40 scholars, academics, researchers, and practitioners from across disciplines of political science, environmental science, energy studies, economics, management, history, geography, and cultural studies. Its 25 chapters offer varied yet interconnected understanding of the region's development challenges and opportunities, while examining key issues across Himalayan states of India. Structured into three broad sections governance and community dynamics, environmental sustainability, and demographic and cultural perspectives the volume addresses pressing concerns such as climate change, ecological degradation, migration, tourism, and the fragility of Himalayan ecosystems. The individual chapters cover diverse themes such as electoral politics, agriculture, entrepreneurship and consumer behaviour, women's issues, along with foreign relations. The volume also reflects on the resilience of the local communities and their traditional knowledge, which carry the potential to frame sustainable development pathways for the Himalaya's future. The volume aims to bridge the gap created by narrow disciplinary lenses which offer limited knowledge about the realities of the Himalaya. Instead, the volume adopts a holistic approach where it integrates historical and empirical research along with policy analysis and case studies that offer grounded perspectives. Intended for researchers, policymakers, development professionals, corporate leaders, NGOs, social activists, and sustainability enthusiasts, the book provides fresh insights and context-specific strategies for sus­tainable and holistic development of the Himalaya and its inhabitants. By examining the Himalaya through multiple lenses, The Himalayan Whisperings advocates for effective solutions for inclusive, collaborative, and long-term development of the region.…

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Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The Himalayan Whisperings is a holistic volume that critically examines the complex interplay of development, governance, environment, and culture in the Himalayan region. The volume brings together contributions from over 40 scholars, academics, researchers, and practitioners from across disciplines of political science, environmental science, energy studies, economics, management, history, geography, and cultural studies. Its 25 chapters offer varied yet interconnected understanding of the region's development challenges and opportunities, while examining key issues across Himalayan states of India. Structured into three broad sections governance and community dynamics, environmental sustainability, and demographic and cultural perspectives the volume addresses pressing concerns such as climate change, ecological degradation, migration, tourism, and the fragility of Himalayan ecosystems. The individual chapters cover diverse themes such as electoral politics, agriculture, entrepreneurship and consumer behaviour, women's issues, along with foreign relations. The volume also reflects on the resilience of the local communities and their traditional knowledge, which carry the potential to frame sustainable development pathways for the Himalaya's future. The volume aims to bridge the gap created by narrow disciplinary lenses which offer limited knowledge about the realities of the Himalaya. Instead, the volume adopts a holistic approach where it integrates historical and empirical research along with policy analysis and case studies that offer grounded perspectives. Intended for researchers, policymakers, development professionals, corporate leaders, NGOs, social activists, and sustainability enthusiasts, the book provides fresh insights and context-specific strategies for sustainable and holistic development of the Himalaya and its inhabitants. By examining the Himalaya through multiple lenses, The Himalayan Whisperings advocates for effective solutions for inclusive, collaborative, and long-term development of the region.…