Ranthambhore Sanctuary Dilemma of Eco-Development

by H. S. Sharma

Overview

National Parks and Sanctuaries are prominent components of protected areas and important part of broader eco-development strategies. These protected areas have critical impact at the local level. Social, Economic, Political and Cultural specifications of the communities in and around national parks are undermined and a large number of local people have been expelled from their abode without being provided with alternatives. This situation has created arena of conflict between the local people and national parks contributing substantially to the process of alienation for the poorer sections of the society making their survival more difficult. The book is an outcome of a research project sponsored by the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Govt, of India, New Delhi under Man and Biosphere Programme. The book contains five chapters dealing with dilemma of eco-development of Ranthambhore National Park of Rajasthan. The book would be an invaluable reference for planners, scholars, environmentalists and conservation strategists.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789354396816
Publisher:	Arts & Science Academic Publishing
Publication date:	06/30/2000
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	160
File size:	7 MB

About the Author

Professor H. S. Sharma (b. 1945) holds post-graduate and doctoral degrees in geography from the University of Saugar, Madhya Pradesh. Dr. Sharma is a widely travelled geographer across U.K. Germany, Holland. Canada and Norway and has over seventy papers and a dozen books to his credit. Professor Sharma has supervised nearly two dozen Ph.D.'s on geomorphology. environmental studies, desertification, soil erosion, ecological aspects and sustainable development Professor Sharma has successfully conducted several research projects sponsored by U.G.C., Ministry of Environment and Forests. New Delhi. DRDO and NOP.AD, Norway. Founder Member of many national and international'bodies and associations. Professor Sharma has made a significant contribution to the development of geomorphology and environmental studies in India. Recipient of U.G.C.. Career Award in 1979. Dr. Sharma is a Professor of Geography and Director. Indira Gandhi Centre for Human Ecology. Environment and Population studies. University of Rajasthan. Jaipur.