Dynamics of Development and Planning: Mizoram a Comprehensive Regional Analysis

Present book, in the light of more pronounced at paradigm shifts since 1980, dwells upon the evaluation of resultants of adopted models development and planning strategies in geographical space of a developing region. It examines the obtained conditions through systematic study of geographical facts in Mizoram and their impact on human behaviour and spatial organisation. Theoretical constructs accepted at global and national levels and experiments with their uniform application have been analysed with reference to the uniqueness of the socio-cultural milieu that distinguishes one region from the other. With realisation of growing destitution, deprivation and exploitation under existing capital intensive models of development the present work is an effort to prescribe alternative to promote harmony with nature as well as amongst the people and the communities on one hand and mutual dependence of regions on the other. The Book may be helpful to the students of the undergraduate classes as it provides systematic and comprehensive study of regional attributes examples of which have been drawn from the state of Mizoram. The book may also be used as reference and guide to researchers, public administrators and academicians who are open to evolving and much talked about concepts of participatory governance and people's empowerment. Contents:- Contents, List of Figures and List of Plates, List of Tables, Preface, Prologue, Introduction, • Location • Nomenclature • Historical Evolution •, Geo-political Significance • References., PART - I, 1. The Land, • Physiography • Geology • Hydrography •, Drainage Basins • Watersheds of Mizoram •, Climate • Soils • Natural Vegetation • References, PART - II, 2. The People, • Growth of Population • Distribution of, Population • Population Composition • Literacy, • Economic Composition • Urbanization •, Settlement • References •, 6 Dynamics of Development and Planning, PART - III, 3. The Economy, • Agriculture • Industry • Infrastructure • Energy, • Transport and Communication • Space Economy, and Regional Planning • References, Index The Title 'Dynamics of Development and Planning: Mizoram a Comprehensive Regional Analysis written/authored/edited by Girindra Kumar', published in the year 2012. The ISBN 9788178359052 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 236 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Kalpaz Publications. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Public Administration. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol:-