Biogeography and Biodiversity

Book Details:

• Author: Singh, R. B.

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Language: English

• Edition: 2009

• ISBN: 9788131602485

• Pages: 340

• Cover: Hardcover

• Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.3 x 0.9 inches

About the Book:
This comprehensive volume focuses on the biogeographic dimensions, biodiversity conservation, and the sustainable use of natural resources for socio-economic development. It provides a holistic perspective on biodiversity, including topics such as biogeographic monitoring, climate change, invasive and alien species, eco-tourism, and conservation strategies. Special attention is given to mountain, coastal, and marine biodiversity, along with eco-development in protected areas, indigenous knowledge systems, technology transfer, and public awareness initiatives.

The book contains 26 insightful chapters, featuring both conceptual and empirical case studies from developed and developing countries. By integrating science and policy perspectives, it bridges the gap between academic research and practical conservation efforts.

This work will be particularly valuable to students, researchers, and professionals in Geography, Environmental Studies, Biosciences, Ecology, and Policy Sciences, offering essential insights into biodiversity management and sustainable development.

About the Author / Editor:
R. B. Singh is Senior Faculty and Deputy Coordinator of the UGC-DRS Programme, Department of Geography, Delhi School of Economics, University of Delhi. He is an active member of the IGU Commission on Biogeography and Biodiversity, the IUGG-IGU National Committee of INSA, and serves as Secretary General of NAGI. With 31 books and 160 research papers to his credit, he has contributed extensively to emerging areas of geography, including disaster management, GIS, remote sensing, climate variability, and regional development. He was awarded the 1998 UNESCO/ISSC Research and Study Grant in Social and Human Sciences and has represented India at several international conferences.