Environment as Capsule: All about Environment Education Informally
by Nanda, S K
ISBN: 9789388027106
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Imprint : DAYA
Year : 2018
Price : Rs. 4495.00
Biblio : xiv+98 p., figs., 25 cm
Author Profile
Dr S K Nanda obtained PhD in Rural Economics, LLM, LLB, Master of Arts (MA) in Political Science and winner of Subhash Chandra Bose National Award for Excellence, an award recognized by UNESCO and Communal Harmony Award, Dr Nanda is an IAS officer (1978 batch) currently serving as Director in Government of India's Housing and Urban Development Corporation (HUDCO). As Deputy Secretary, Health Department (1987-88) he worked as Programme Coordinator for newly launched mission on Universal Immunizat
About The Book
The book "Environment as Capsule" is witty informal approach to describe what's happened, is happening, and will happen to the environment. It captures your interest with a revolutionary new approach to understand the environmental science. Some realistic case studies, experiences woven throughout each chapter, uses real-life stories to give you a tangible and engaging framework around which to learn and understand the science behind environmental issues. This book gives us a chance to learn abo
Table of Contents
Preface vii
Preview xiii
1. What is Environment 1
2. Significance of Environment 2
3. The Thumb Rules of Preservation 3
4. Lesser Known Facts 7
5. Sustainable Living 9
6. Traditional Knowledge for Sustainability 11
7. Traditional Knowledge for Biodiversity Conservation 14
8. Local Vegetation Management 16
9. Conservation Principles in Ancient Texts 17
10. Conservation Principles 18
11. Utilization and Regeneration Principles 19
12. Traditional Knowledge: Water Conservation 23
13. K
