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Condizione: New. pp. 305.

Condizione: New.

Condizione: New.

Condizione: New.

Hardbound. Condizione: As New. New. Contents Foreword. Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. Introducing the State of Assam. 3. Status of biodiversity. 4. Causes of biodiversity loss. 5. Major actors their roles and initiatives. 6. Gaps in understanding sustainable use and conservation of biodiversity. 7. Strategy and action plan. 8. Constitutional and statutory protection. Appendices. Index. Assam a constituent of one of the two biodiversity hotspots of India holds immense promise for conservation and sustainable use of its rich biological resources. Owing to alarming population growth and ramification of human aspirations and activities the area has been loosing fast its biodiversity base causing thereby irreparable harm to the state's genetic legacy and potentiality for progress. Because of man's ever growing greed many valuable species of plants and animals have silently disappeared before they could be identified. It is in this backdrop this book explores the extent of biodiversity generously gifted by nature to Assam a land with unique natural make up and diverse cultural identities. It presents not only the status but also the strategies for biodiversity conservation and sustainable use of bio resources besides detailing the threats and pressures and the policies and programmes adopted in this regard. 306 pp. …

orig.wrappers rear cover corner chip,some rubbing & minor cover stains,Good map,8pp photos,5pp graphs 28x22cm, xi, 351,(14)pp, Includes 1pp map, 5pp graphs + 8pp photoplates.Census of India-1971.Part VI-C,Series 3-Assam.Survey Rep Printer's colophon published on rear cover reads: "PRG 3.81 (Assam) - 300 -1988 (DSKII)" [ie: published in an edition of 300 copies]. An in-depth socio-economic study of a small-sized village 3 km from Barepta town ( headquarters of the Barepta subdivision of Kamrup district of Assam) inhabited mainly by Namasudras (Scheduled Caste; fishermen), detailing: The Village (location,occurence of flood,climate,flora & fauna.);The People (Social,demographic & Vital Statistics.); Economy; Social & Cultural Life, etc.Pages 28-29 bound in upside- down rear cover corner chip,some rubbing & minor cover stains,Good. …

orig.wrappers. Condizione: bumped, some rubbing, Good. 30x21cm, vi,42,(18)pp, Census of India-1981.Part X-D,Series 3. Includes a single-side map, 13pp single-side photoplates + 3pp single-side drawings. Printer's colophon published at bottom of rear cover reads: " MGIP (Pub. Unit),Sant. -SI - I - Census/90 - 14-12-90 - 300 Bks" [ie: published in an edition of 300 copies]. An in-depth study of the brass metal handicraft industry of Niz-Hajo town, a Hindu,Buddhist & Muslim religious shrine about 31 km from Guwahati (Assam state), detailing history of origin & development of the craft,craftsmen in their setting, process of learning; manufacturing process, marketing, craft & employment. 13pp photos, 3pp drawings (illustratore). …