Livelihood Security in Northwestern Himalaya Case Studies from Changing Socio-economic Environments in Himachal Pradesh, India

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 ag...

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Other Authors: Singh, R.B. (Editor), Hietala, Reija (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Tokyo Springer Japan 2014, 2014
Edition:1st ed. 2014
Series:Advances in Geographical and Environmental Sciences
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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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
Physical Description:VIII, 258 p. 54 illus., 27 illus. in color online resource
ISBN:9784431548683