{"product_id":"bharatiya-sundarban","title":"Bharatiya Sundarban","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kalyan Rudra, Jyotirindranarayan Lahiri\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bengali\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9789354250385\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages\u003c\/strong\u003e: 188\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 359 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eBharatiya Sundarban\u003c\/em\u003e is a comprehensive and insightful analysis of the geographical, environmental, and socio-economic aspects of the Indian Sundarbans, aiming to address some of the persistent myths and misconceptions about the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe book highlights the significant role both rivers and the sea play in shaping the landscape of the Sundarbans.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt debunks common misconceptions regarding the number of islands that constitute the region, providing factual evidence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe authors explore pressing environmental concerns such as global warming, climate change, and their potential impact on the world's largest delta.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTopics covered include the changing patterns of rainfall, evolving agricultural practices, and the livelihood of nearly fifty million people living on the fringes of the forest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe book also delves into how the lives and livelihoods of the region's inhabitants have been affected by natural disasters like the Aila and Bulbul cyclones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeyond identifying problems, the authors provide possible solutions and pathways for addressing these challenges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Read This Book\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffers a fresh and scientific perspective on the Sundarbans, bridging the gap between local and global environmental issues.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides an in-depth look at the region's ecosystem, climate change, and human impact on this unique coastal landscape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombines field research with decades of expertise, providing a detailed, well-rounded understanding of the Sundarbans' current state.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Authors\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKalyan Rudra\u003c\/strong\u003e (b. 1952) is a professor with extensive research in the field of Bengal's rivers and environmental science. He currently serves as the Chairman of the West Bengal Pollution Control Board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJyotirindranarayan Lahiri\u003c\/strong\u003e (b. 1973) is a teacher and editor of the Bengali quarterly \u003cem\u003eShudhu Sundarban Charcha\u003c\/em\u003e. He has spent over a decade working on social welfare initiatives in the remote villages of the Sundarbans.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ananda Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49489614078256,"sku":"AnandaPublishers_9789354250385","price":360.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/ananda-publishers-book-default-title-bharatiya-sundarban-40060756295984.jpg?v=1775973528","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/products\/bharatiya-sundarban","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}