Economic Geography (Box set)
Volume 1: Land, Water, and Agriculture Volume 2: Urbanization, Industry, and Development
Price: 2495.00 INR
ISBN:
9780199458820
Publication date:
05/03/2016
Hardback
664 pages
Price: 2495.00 INR
ISBN:
9780199458820
Publication date:
05/03/2016
Hardback
664 pages
This survey of research on economic geography in two volumes is part of a series undertaken by the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) since1969, covering various social science disciplines. It aims to understand spatial rganization vis-à-vis socio-economic development in India, during the period 2003–2009. An important area of focus is the country’s urban-centric economic growth in the midst of innumerable villages and small towns. The survey underlines the need to reverse this pattern and integrate rural, suburban, as well as peri-urban regions in the national developmental agenda.
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Description
Volume 1: This survey of research on economic geography in two volumes is part of a series undertaken by the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) since 1969, covering various social science disciplines. It aims to understand spatial organization vis-à-vis socio-economic development in India, during the period 2003–2009. An important area of focus is the country’s urban-centric economic growth in the midst of innumerable villages and small towns. The survey underlines the need to reverse this pattern and integrate rural, suburban, as well as peri-urban regions in the national developmental agenda. The first volume of this survey, Land, Water, and Agriculture, brings out the environmental basis of agricultural development. It provides directions to develop geographical research and ways to strengthen methods such as remote sensing and GIS in order to facilitate application of land-based resources for general welfare. The essays also map research in agricultural geography and explore themes such as agrarian relations; cropping pattern and agricultural productivity; food security; and livestock. Volume 2: This survey of research on economic geography in two volumes is part of a series undertaken by the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) since 1969, covering various social science disciplines. It aims to understand spatial organization vis-à-vis socio-economic development in India, during the period 2003–2009. An important area of focus is the country’s urban-centric economic growth in the midst of innumerable villages and small towns. The survey underlines the need to reverse this pattern and integrate rural, suburban, as well as peri-urban regions in the national developmental agenda. The second volume of this survey, Urbanization, Industry, and Development, discusses social infrastructure and development in the light of two important changes in the country: liberalization of the economy and decentralization of government. Analysing issues related to urban environment, the rise of the tertiary and quaternary sectors in the urban economy, and the geography of tourism, transport, and trade, the essays provide effective strategies for India’s development. The contributors also evaluate the development issues in the light of changing perspectives; policies and strategies to define and attain development goals; resultant regional successes and inequalities; their correlates; and human development in the country.
Table of contents
Volume 1 Foreword by Javeed Alam Preface by L.S. Bhat General Introduction: Economic Geography: Conceptual and Theoretical Framework by L.S. Bhat Section 1 Land and Water Resources Introduction to the Survey of Research: Land and Water Resources H.S. Sharma 1. Land Resources H.S. Sharma 2. Land Use, Land Capability, and Land Evaluation M.S. Nathawat 3. Water Resources S.K. Sharma 4. Watershed Development and Water Marketing Anindita Sarkar 5. Common Property Resources S. Chattopadhyay Section 2 Agriculture Introduction to the Survey of Research: Agriculture M.H. Qureshi 6. Agrarian Relations in India B.S. Butola 7. Cropping Pattern and Agricultural Productivity Dhian Kaur 8. Food Security M.H. Qureshi 9. Livestock Nishamani Kar Index Notes on Editors and Contributors Volume 2 Foreword by Javeed Alam Preface by L.S. Bhat General Introduction: Economic Geography: Conceptual and Theoretical Framework by L.S. Bhat Section 1 Urbanization, Industry, and Social Infrastructure Introduction to the Survey of Research: Urbanization, Industry and Social Infrastructure H. Ramachandran 1. Urbanization, Industry, and Infrastructure A.C. Mohapatra and Nabanita Kanungo 2. Geography of Tourism in India Md. Saleem Mir 3. Geography of Transport and Trade D.N. Singh 4. Social Infrastructure: Health and Education H. Ramachandran Section 2 Development Issues Introduction to the Survey of Research: Development Issues R.N. Vyas Development Discourse in India R.N. Vyas 6. Development Strategies in India Abdul Shaban 7. Determinants and Correlates of Development Surya Kant 8. Regional Development and Inequalities Sheela Prasad 9. Development: Human and Economic Dimensions Hemlata Joshi Index Notes on Editors and Contributors
Features
• A unique survey of great relevance in the globalized economy • Traces the progress of various conceptual and theoretical frameworks in the Indian context • Offers well-knit thematic discussions • Highly interdisciplinary, cutting across the physical and social sciences • A rich source of theoretical insights and empirical data
Description
Volume 1: This survey of research on economic geography in two volumes is part of a series undertaken by the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) since 1969, covering various social science disciplines. It aims to understand spatial organization vis-à-vis socio-economic development in India, during the period 2003–2009. An important area of focus is the country’s urban-centric economic growth in the midst of innumerable villages and small towns. The survey underlines the need to reverse this pattern and integrate rural, suburban, as well as peri-urban regions in the national developmental agenda. The first volume of this survey, Land, Water, and Agriculture, brings out the environmental basis of agricultural development. It provides directions to develop geographical research and ways to strengthen methods such as remote sensing and GIS in order to facilitate application of land-based resources for general welfare. The essays also map research in agricultural geography and explore themes such as agrarian relations; cropping pattern and agricultural productivity; food security; and livestock. Volume 2: This survey of research on economic geography in two volumes is part of a series undertaken by the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) since 1969, covering various social science disciplines. It aims to understand spatial organization vis-à-vis socio-economic development in India, during the period 2003–2009. An important area of focus is the country’s urban-centric economic growth in the midst of innumerable villages and small towns. The survey underlines the need to reverse this pattern and integrate rural, suburban, as well as peri-urban regions in the national developmental agenda. The second volume of this survey, Urbanization, Industry, and Development, discusses social infrastructure and development in the light of two important changes in the country: liberalization of the economy and decentralization of government. Analysing issues related to urban environment, the rise of the tertiary and quaternary sectors in the urban economy, and the geography of tourism, transport, and trade, the essays provide effective strategies for India’s development. The contributors also evaluate the development issues in the light of changing perspectives; policies and strategies to define and attain development goals; resultant regional successes and inequalities; their correlates; and human development in the country.
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Volume 1 Foreword by Javeed Alam Preface by L.S. Bhat General Introduction: Economic Geography: Conceptual and Theoretical Framework by L.S. Bhat Section 1 Land and Water Resources Introduction to the Survey of Research: Land and Water Resources H.S. Sharma 1. Land Resources H.S. Sharma 2. Land Use, Land Capability, and Land Evaluation M.S. Nathawat 3. Water Resources S.K. Sharma 4. Watershed Development and Water Marketing Anindita Sarkar 5. Common Property Resources S. Chattopadhyay Section 2 Agriculture Introduction to the Survey of Research: Agriculture M.H. Qureshi 6. Agrarian Relations in India B.S. Butola 7. Cropping Pattern and Agricultural Productivity Dhian Kaur 8. Food Security M.H. Qureshi 9. Livestock Nishamani Kar Index Notes on Editors and Contributors Volume 2 Foreword by Javeed Alam Preface by L.S. Bhat General Introduction: Economic Geography: Conceptual and Theoretical Framework by L.S. Bhat Section 1 Urbanization, Industry, and Social Infrastructure Introduction to the Survey of Research: Urbanization, Industry and Social Infrastructure H. Ramachandran 1. Urbanization, Industry, and Infrastructure A.C. Mohapatra and Nabanita Kanungo 2. Geography of Tourism in India Md. Saleem Mir 3. Geography of Transport and Trade D.N. Singh 4. Social Infrastructure: Health and Education H. Ramachandran Section 2 Development Issues Introduction to the Survey of Research: Development Issues R.N. Vyas Development Discourse in India R.N. Vyas 6. Development Strategies in India Abdul Shaban 7. Determinants and Correlates of Development Surya Kant 8. Regional Development and Inequalities Sheela Prasad 9. Development: Human and Economic Dimensions Hemlata Joshi Index Notes on Editors and Contributors
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