Between Economy and Ecology: Policies and Practices of Sustainable Development

This book consists of rigorous studies that deal with different aspects of sustainable development from the point of view of developing countries. The chapters cover topics ranging from the effects of melting Himalayan glaciers to sustainable agriculture, sustainable cities and the alternative visions for sustainable development. The book deals both with policies and practices of sustainable development in the developing world in general and India in particular. The policies, practices and experiences of sustainable development shared in the book will be of invaluable interest to other developing and developed countries. The book is inter disciplinary and as such showcases the intellectual work being done in India on the issue of sustainable development. The book will be of interest to scholars of sustainable development, researchers, graduate students, policy makers in government and multinational organizations, donors and NGOs. In short, in today's world, a book such as this should be of interest to all concerned about environment, climate change, sustainability and development process.