Ecological Economics

ABOUT THE BOOK:- Ecology is the scientific analysis and study of interactions among organisms and their environment. It is an interdisciplinary field that includes biology and Earth science. Ecology is as much a biological science as it is a human science. Human ecology is an interdisciplinary investigation into the ecology of our species. Ecosystems are habitats within biomes that form an integrated whole and a dynamically responsive system having both physical and biological complexes. A food web is the archetypal ecological network. It is hoped that the present edition of this book will be beneficial to all concerned of the society, in general and students, lawyers, advocates, academicians, human rights institutions, researchers and NGOs working in economics/environmental studies field, in particular. ABOUT THE AUTHOR:- Dr. Rakesh A. Joshi (MA, PhD) is working as Associate Professor, Department of Economics, Saurashtra University, Rajkot, Gujarat. He was completed Master Degree in economics from Bhavnagar University (1988) and awarded PhD from Saurashtra University in 2001. He taught economics during 1988-1998 in various Government colleges, of Gujarat. He Participated and presented papers in various National and international Conferences/Seminars. He also delivered lectures in Orientation and Refresher Courses organized by Academic Staff College, Saurashtra University, Rajkot and Sardar Patel Institute of Public Administration, Rajkot. Under his supervision 30 students got their M. Phil. Degree and 9 students got their Ph.D Degree. Dr. Sukanta Sarkar (MA, PhD) is working as Assistant Professor in Faculty of Management Studies, ICFAI University, Agartala Tripura, India. He did bachelor and master degree in Economics from Tripura University. He was awarded Doctorate Degree for his research work on socio-economic changes of rubber tappers in Tripura. He qualified UGC-NET Exam in December/2006. He presented many research papers in various seminars, conferences and symposiums. Various research papers have been published in foreign and national journals. He also previously worked as visiting lecturer in National Institute of Technology, Agartala and Tripura University. He has research interest in various topics like agricultural crisis, Urban development, women empowerment, sustainable development and social problems. He has authored books relating to Corruption, Human trafficking, Orphan children, Rubber plantation, Corporate social responsibility, Handicraft workers, Deforestation, Environmental pollution, Agrarian economics, Illegal trafficking, Environmental Science, Indian education, Rural development, Autonomous District Council & Tribal Welfare, Human rights, Minority rights, Women rights, Children rights, Social security etc. CONTENTS:- Foreword 9 Preface 11 Abbreviations 13 Importance 15 PART I: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 1. Biodiversity 21 • What is Biodiversity? • Importance of Biodiversity • Biodiversity as Global Perspectives • Reasons for Loss of Biodiversity • Biodiversity Hotspots • Effects of Biodiversity Loss • Conservation of Biodiversity 2. Climate Change 40 • What is Climate Change? • Causes of Climate Change • Effects of Climate Change • Deforestation • Green House Gases • Heat Wave • Global Warming • Possible Solutions 3. Ozone Depletion 52 • What is Ozone Depletion? • Identification of Ozone Hole • Causes of Ozone Depletion • Effects of Ozone Depletion • Government Policy • Montreal Protocol 4. Global Warming 115 • What is Global Warming? Causes of Global Warming • Greenhouse Gases • Deforestation and Climate Change • Effects of Global Warming • Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change • Preventive Measures • Government Initiatives • National Action Plan on Climate Change 5. Disaster Management 127 • What is Disaster Management? • Types of Disaster • Significance of Disaster Management • Phases of Disaster Management • Disaster Management in Bangladesh • Disaster Management in India • National Disaster Management Authority • International Organisation PART II: NATURAL CALAMITIES 6. Flood 139 • Meaning • Types of Flood • Causes of Flood • Indian Perspectives • Effects of Flooding • Flood Controlling 7. Earthquake 148 • Meaning • Types of Earthquake • Causes of Earthquake • Global Perspectives • Indian Perspectives • Earthquake Zones in India • Effects of Earthquake • Measurement of Earthquake • Preventive Measures • Precautions 8. Cyclone 163 • Meaning. Types of Cyclone • Causes of Cyclone • Indian Perspectives • Effects of Cyclone • Preparedness and Precautions 9. Tsunami 178 • Meaning • Causes of Tsunami • Effects of Tsunami • Incidences of Tsunami • Preventive Measures 10. Landslide 186 • Meaning • Causes of Landslide • Effects of Landslide • Incidences of Landslide • Preventive Measures 11. Drought 193 • Meaning • Causes of Drought • Effects of Drought • Incidences of Drought • Drought in India • Preventive Measures 12. Forest Fire 205 • Meaning • Causes of Forest Fire • Effects of Forest Fire • Incidences of Forest Fire • Preventive Measures 13. Acid Rain 214 • Meaning • Causes of Acid Rain • Effects of Acid Rain • Incidences of Acid Rain • Preventive Measures PART III: ENVIRONMENTAL INSTRUMENTS 14. Joint Forest Management 221 • Meaning • Importance • Joint Forest Management in India 15. Pollution Control Instruments 233 • Command and Control Instruments • Economic Instruments • Market-based Instruments • Pollution Charge Systems • Hybrid Instruments • Direct Regulatory Instruments • United Nations Environment Programme 16. Environmental Laws and Regulations 245 • United States Environmental Law • Environment Laws in India • The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 • The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Cess Act, 1977 • The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 • The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 • The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 • The Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 • The Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991 • The National Environment Tribunal Act, 1995 • The National Environment Appellate Authority Act, 1997 17. Sustainable Development 253 • Meaning • Applied Sustainability • Importance • Dimensions • Indicators • Criteria • Indian Perspectives • Role of United Nations • Conclusion 18. Renewable Energy 262 • Meaning • Indian Perspectives • Bioenergy • Geothermal Energy • Solar Energy • Wind Energy • Hydroelectricity • Ocean Energy 19. Non-Renewable Energy 271 • Meaning • Indian Perspectives • Coal • Oil • Peat • Natural Gas • Nuclear Power PART IV: POLLUTION 20. Water Pollution 287 • Meaning of the Concept • Causes of Pollution • Effects of the Pollution • Global Perspective • Indian Perspectives • Preventive Measures • Legal Mechanism 21. Air Pollution 301 • Meaning • Causes of Pollution • Effects of the Pollution • Global Perspectives • Indian Perspectives • Preventive Measures • Legal Mechanism 22. Vehicular Pollution 318 • Meaning • Causes of Pollution • Effects of the Pollution • Global Perspectives • Indian Perspectives • Preventive Measures • Legal Mechanism 23. Soil Pollution 328 • Meaning • Causes of Pollution • Effects of the Pollution • Global Perspectives • Indian Perspectives • Preventive Measures • Legal Mechanism 24. Plastic Pollution 339 • Meaning • Causes of Pollution • Effects of the Pollution • Global Perspectives • Indian Perspectives • Preventive Measures • Legal Mechanism 25. Electronic Waste 350 • Meaning • Causes of Pollution • Effects of the Pollution • Global Perspectives • Indian Perspectives • Preventive Measures • Legal Mechanism 26. Nuclear Waste 365 • Meaning • Causes of Pollution • Effects of the Pollution • Global Perspectives • Indian Perspectives • Preventive Measures • Legal Mechanism 27. Agricultural Pollution 377 • Meaning • Causes of Pollution • Effects of the Pollution • Global Perspectives • Indian Perspectives • Preventive Measures Bibliography 385 Index 437 The Title 'Ecological Economics written/authored/edited by Dr. Rakesh A. Joshi, Dr. Sukanta Sarkar', published in the year 2016. The ISBN 9789353241018 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 444 (Pages). The publisher of this title is GenNext Publication. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Enviornment. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol:-