| A Sustainable Livelihood Approach to Poverty Reduction: An Empirical Analysis of Mizoram, the Eastern Extension of the Himalaya 2017 Edition Contributor(s): Sati, Vishwambhar Prasad (Author), Vangchhia, Lalrinpuia (Author) |
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ISBN: 3319456229 ISBN-13: 9783319456225 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $52.24 Product Type: Paperback Published: December 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Earth Sciences - Geography - Social Science | Poverty & Homelessness - Nature | Natural Resources |
| Dewey: 330.9 |
| Series: Springerbriefs in Environmental Science |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 6" W x 9.1" (0.55 lbs) 129 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book presents a socio-economic and livelihood analysis of agriculturally-dependent communities of Mizoram, the eastern extension of the Himalaya, using the sustainable livelihood approach. Such an approach to poverty reduction is inevitable, particularly, in areas where livelihoods depend largely on biomass-based agriculture and livestock production. Mizoram possesses abundant natural resources - land, water and forest - but those resources are largely unused. The region suffers from chronic poverty and malnutrition, and climate change has further influenced livelihood patterns. This work studies all the aspects of natural potentials and livelihood status in Mizoram. It also discusses the major driving forces that influence livelihood patterns. Based on a detailed analysis of empirical data, several policy measures are suggested to cope with chronic poverty and malnutrition. The book is therefore highly useful for all stakeholders; students, researchers, academicians, policy makers and politicians involved in rural/community development. |