A Textbook of Environmental Studies

Resource management; preservation and conservation of biological diversity and ecology; and industrialization are the activities that have impacted and are impacting environment resulting in its continuous degradation. Towards the objective of attaining sustainable maintenance of environment and natural resources along with balanced economic and human activities and development serious discussions are being engaged that have given rise to a wide field of study known as “environmental studies.” Based on scientific investigations and hitherto experience of stalwarts of the field, “A Textbook of Environmental Studies (Resource Management, Conservation and Tourism Perspectives)” brings to the fore various tools, techniques, models and concepts concerning resource management, ecological conservation and wildlife conservation in the perspective of their impact on environment. In this endeavour, this book makes elaborate discussion on various connected issues taking specific economic habitats as the base. Agreements, resource management system, environmental negotiations, landscapes, parks, sanctuaries, wildlife, tourism, and aboriginal life are the topics, inter alia, many more that are discussed in environmental perspective. The book is of immense use to students, teachers, researchers, environmentalist and general readers.