Basic Principles of Environment and Resources/S.K. Ahluwalia. Jaipur, ABD, 2006, vii, 224 p., figs., ISBN 81-8376-014-7.

    Contents: Preface. 1. Environment and resources. 2. Markets and external factors. 3. Public policies and external factors. 4. Dynamics of environmental resource. 5. Natural resources utilization and environment. 6. Welfare factors and the environmental resource base. 7. How to value the environment? Index.

    "Past uncontrolled human activities, enormous increase in human population and trade and over-exploitation and indiscriminate use of natural resources has resulted in resources crunch and environmental degradation. As the people all over the world became aware of the situation, they strived towards framing of rules, regulations and principles to overcome the problems. The present book is an attempt to prove a panorama to the basics of economic aspects of environmental and resource problems and policy.

    "Principles of Environment and Resources" makes investigation into causes, activities, rules and principles affecting natural resources and health of environment. This research takes into consideration effect of markets, external factors, public policies, dynamics, resource utilisation, welfare factors and numerous other activities impacting resources and environment.

    Teachers, students, environmental NGOs, policy-framers and general readers will find the book interesting, lucid and of immense utility." (jacket)

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