{"product_id":"sociology-and-environmental-sustainability-a-study-of-fragile-ecology-health-risks-and-population-pangs","title":"Sociology and Environmental Sustainability: A Study of Fragile Ecology, Health Risks and Population Pangs","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rani Mehta\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rawat Publications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 01-03-2014\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9788131606308\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 222\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.7 x 5.2 x 1.0 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnvironmental sustainability is an urgent issue that requires immediate action, particularly in a developing nation like India. This book explores the delicate relationship between environmental health, population growth, and sustainable development. It delves into the impact of overutilization of resources by humans, which has led to an imbalance in the environment and fragile ecology. The book emphasizes the need for restoring and protecting natural resources to ensure ecological balance for a sustainable future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn India, rapid population growth further exacerbates environmental problems, contributing to increased health risks and social challenges. The author argues for a \u003cstrong\u003eparticipatory approach\u003c\/strong\u003e to sustainable development, one that integrates solutions from the country's cultural ethos, making them more adaptable and effective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Themes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnvironmental Degradation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Discusses how human ingenuity and greed have overexploited the planet’s resources, leading to ecological instability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHealth and Population Issues:\u003c\/strong\u003e Explores the relationship between environmental sustainability and health risks exacerbated by population growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultural Approaches to Sustainability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Advocates for a development model that draws on India's traditional knowledge and cultural practices to address environmental challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSustainable Development:\u003c\/strong\u003e Proposes solutions for achieving a balance between growth, health, and environmental protection in the context of India’s unique challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is a vital resource for anyone interested in understanding the multifaceted issues of environment, health, and population, and offers concrete strategies for achieving sustainability in a developing world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRani Mehta\u003c\/strong\u003e is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology at Panjab University, Chandigarh. With a Ph.D. in Sociology from Panjab University (2003), she has contributed significantly to the fields of \u003cstrong\u003esociology of development\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eenvironment\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003epopulation studies\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ehealth\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eeducation\u003c\/strong\u003e. In addition to authoring two books, Dr. Mehta has published several papers in professional journals and has taught at the University of Mauritius. 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