Overview

The desert regions have been a recurring presence throughout the annals of history. The birthplace of two of the worlds most significant religions and the location of some of the earliest civilizations, these arid landscapes have played a critical role in shaping humanitys development. In this publication, Environment, People and Development: Experiences from Desert Ecosystems, we are presented with a comprehensive overview of the fundamental and technologically advanced knowledge that has been gleaned from various desert ecosystems around the globe.

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Author:   Mahesh Kumar Gaur & Pratap Chandra Moharana
Publisher:   New India Publishing Agency
Imprint:   New India Publishing Agency
Dimensions:   Width: 2.70cm , Height: 22.90cm , Length: 15.20cm
Weight:   0.830kg
ISBN:  

9788119103324

ISBN 10:   8119103327
Pages:   368
Publication Date:   15 June 2014
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

01. Desert, Desertification and Community Resilience Section A. Climate Change and Desertification 02. Desertification Paradigms and Measurements in Indian Context 03. Desertification in the Eastern Margin of Arid Western Rajasthan. A Geomorphological Assessment 04. Climate and Environmental Changes in the Drylands of Central Asia 05. Survival Strategies Facing Effects of Climate Change in the North Cameroonian Drylands 06. Climate Change Impacts and Small Scale Farmers: Perceptions and Coping Strategies in Southern Zambia 07. Desertification Status in the Democratic Republic of Congo 08. Desertification and Adaptation of Producers. Endogenous Agricultural Practices in Burkina Faso 09. Status of Wetland Degradation in Banni and Its Impact on Maldhari Community in Arid Kachchh, Gujarat 10. Geo-Environmental Hazards and the Future Planning of the Coastal Area between the Two Nile Branches Rosetta and Damietta for Sustainable Development, 11. Coastal Sand Dune Encroachment as a Main Reason for Desertification in the Coastal Area Between Gamasa and Burg El-Burullus, North of the Nile Delta, Egypt Section B. Resources, Development and Management 12. ORANS: The Sacred Groves of Thar Desert, India 13. Sustainable Management of Small Scale Irrigation Projects, Case Study : Um Jawaseer Desert Farm 14. Indigenous Water Saving Technologies in Arid and Semi-Arid Regions : Examples from Sudan 15. Water Budgeting in Arid Lands 16. Issues for Future Urban Planning in Rajasthan 17. UAE Space Reconnaissance Center as a Valuable Imagery Resource for Monitoring the Environment: 18. The Impact of Land and Water Management on Soil Degradation in Case of Siwa Oasis, Egypt 19. Economic Evaluation of Precast Concrete Lining in Desert Areas 20. Images are an Outstanding Evidence on Rapid Development : A Perfect Example from United Arab Emirates (UAE) 21. Urban Sustainability Perspectives on Changes in Adaptation to Saudi Arabian Desert Environment: The Role of Geospatial Technologies

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Mahesh Kumar Gaur: Senior Scientist - Geography, Cartography & Land Use Section (Div - I), Central Arid Zone Research Institute (ICAR CAZRI), Jodhpur - 342003, Rajasthan, India. Pratap Chandra Moharana: Senior Scientist - Natural Resource Management Division, Central Arid Zone Research Institute (ICAR CAZRI), Jodhpur - 342003, Rajasthan, India.

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