Sustainable Development: Local Issues and Global Agendas

Book Details:

• Author: R.B. Patil

• Binding: Hardcover

• Number of Pages: 362

• Release Date: 01-03-2014

• ISBN: 9788131606230

• Package Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.2 x 1.0 inches

• Language: English

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

About the Book:

This book explores the concept of sustainable development, which has its early roots in the development-environment debate. The debate began with the adoption of the economic growth model by many countries and the realization of its negative consequences in the form of environmental degradation. The United Nations established the World Commission on Environment and Development (WCED) in 1983 to address the critical environment and development issues and to ensure human progress is sustained without depleting resources for future generations.

In 1987, the Our Common Future report defined sustainable development as development that meets present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their needs. This book is based on papers presented at a national seminar in India and covers various concepts, approaches, experiences in sustainable development, and the role of NGOs.

The book is aimed at disseminating knowledge and data on sustainable development issues, offering diverse perspectives on the subject from a variety of fields.

Contents:

1. Ecological Theory and Development - J.V. Raghavendra Rao

2. Sustainable Development - J.B. Ambekar

3. Risk Society and Ecological Modernization: Approaches to the Role of Science and Technology in Sustainable Development - Bipul Kumar Bhadra

4. Sustainable Development - Ganesha Somayaji

5. Sustainable Development in Social, Economic, and Legal Contexts - B.L. Chavan

6. Mahatma Gandhi and the Problem of Sustainable Development - Ashok S. Chousalkar

7. Sustainable Agriculture: Experiences of Some Farmers in Kolhapur District - R.B. Patil

8. People-Forest Interface: Some Issues on Sustainable Use of Forest Resources - E.N. Ashok Kumar

9. Questioning Development or Sustaining It? - Ritambhara Hebbar

10. Impact of Watershed Development on Agriculture in Ralegan Siddhi - Krishan Chand Ramotra

11. Social Forestry for Sustainable Development - Manish Kumar Thakur

12. A Review of Environment-Related Provisions in Business Charter for Sustainable Development - Jayashri Mahadev Patil

13. Lift Irrigation Cooperatives and Social Dimension of Sustainable Rural Development - Sarjerao Salunkhe

14. Sustainable Health: Performance Indicators for Maharashtra Health Services - Md. Irfan Khan and Binod C. Agrawal

15. Search for Happiness, Education and Sustainable Development - Geetanjali S. Patil

16. Coastal Bioresources and Sustainable Development - L.J. Bhosale and M.V. Gokhale

17. Concern for Sustainable Development - Deba Prashad Chatterjee

18. The Efficacy of NGOs in Sustainable Development - J.J. Roy Burman

19. People’s Participation in Sustainable Development - Sudhanshu Gore

20. NGOs Movement in Contemporary India and Sustainable Development - Kunja Bihari Nayak

21. Are the Present Environmental Laws Complementary to Sustainable Development? - Uday Gaikwad and Nilisha Desai

About the Author:

R.B. Patil is a Professor and Head of the Department of Sociology at Shivaji University, Kolhapur. His areas of expertise include Industrial Sociology and Sociology of Environment. He has authored and edited/co-edited several books, contributing significantly to the field of sociology.