Livelihood security in Northwestern Himalaya : case studies from changing socio-economic environments in Himachal Pradesh, India / R.B. Singh, Reija Hietala, editors.
2014
HC59.3
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Livelihood security in Northwestern Himalaya : case studies from changing socio-economic environments in Himachal Pradesh, India / R.B. Singh, Reija Hietala, editors.
ISBN
9784431548683 electronic book
4431548688 electronic book
9784431548676
4431548688 electronic book
9784431548676
Published
Tokyo : Springer, [2014]
Copyright
©2014
Language
English
Description
1 online resource (viii, 258 pages) : illustrations (some color).
Item Number
10.1007/978-4-431-54868-3 doi
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HC59.3
Dewey Decimal Classification
330.95496
Summary
This book identifies and analyzes livelihood impacts of recent environmental and socio-economic changes in urban and rural settings of the mountainous state of Himachal Pradesh, northwestern Himalaya, India. The findings of the research deal with the broader objectives of the changing patterns of agricultural production with special reference to diversification, as well as forest-based livelihood outcomes, Clean Development Mechanism forest project activities, the roles of different ethnic groups and non-governmental organizations, and the benefits and shortcomings of tourism as a livelihood source. These tasks are studied by using an exploratory approach, with participant observation, interviews through random and cluster sampling among villagers, local land users, and officials, as well aswith land cover interpretation and secondary statistical data. This book is relevant for educational use together with policy input on the issues exploring livelihood security in a rapidly growing developing country.
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Includes bibliographical references.
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Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed May 12, 2014).
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Advances in geographical and environmental sciences.
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