About the Book

The concern about the environment and its protection is a major issue today the world over. An unprecedented rate of population growth, coupled with the overexploitation of the earth’s limited resources, is seen by many as a factor in the degradation of all the ecosystems. It could be seen globally that the soil erosion has accelerated, desertification is on increase and the massive deforestation has reduced the vegetation cover. The magnitude of degradation of environment and resources depletion has perturbed the people and the governments all over the world. The geographers have also shown their sensitivity towards environmental issues in both teaching and research.

World Commission on Environment and Development is also taking up the concerted efforts in promoting global cooperation for the protection of environment as a precondition towards sustainable development.

Recognizing the need for both short-term and long-term strategies for the monitoring and management of the environment and natural resources, the present volume brings together 24 papers divided into three sections, viz, Environment, Human Resources, and Land Resources, written by eminent geographers and environmentalists.

Students, research scholars, professionals and citizens concerned with the state of our global environment will find this book useful and interesting.

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About the Author / Editor

Syed Mohd. Rashid obtained his education and training from Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi; Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh; and Indian Institute of Remote Sensing, Dehradun. His areas of academic interest include remote sensing, urban area analysis, land evaluation and impact assessment. His deep understanding in the use of space technology in geographical studies is widely acclaimed across the country. He has published nearly a dozen papers and his edited books include “Remote Sensing in Geography” and “Remote Sensing of Urban Environment.” He is currently engaged in teaching and research at Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi as Professor of Geography.

M. Ishtiaq has been teaching in the Department of Geography, Jamia Millia Islamia since 1981. His interests are in the field of social geography, cartography and regional development. Prof. Ishtiaq has completed many research projects and authored a number of books. One of his books, “Practical Geography” (both in English and Hindi) is widely acclaimed.

Haseena Hashia is Professor in the Department of Geography, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi. She is specialized in gender geography and has contributed widely in this field. She has five books and a number of research papers to her credit.

Atiqur Rahman teaches in the Department of Geography, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi. His teaching and research focuses on urban environmental management issues, remote sensing, GIS, DIP, and GPS.

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