Ecology and Human Well-Being

by Pushpam Kumar (Editor), B Sudhakara Reddy (Editor)

Ecology and Human Well-Being presents some of the latest developments in research in interdisciplinary traditions of ecological economics in India. This volume outlines strategies and policies that can be adopted to ensure ecological sustainability. Containing both methodological and empirical essays, the book covers a number of critical issues including ecological and social resilience; ecosystem services and quality of life; policy reform for sustainable development; governance and ecosystems; valuing changes in the ecosystem; and communities and collective action.

432 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2007