A Sustainable Livelihood Approach to Poverty Reduction

An Empirical Analysis of Mizoram, the Eastern Extension of the Himalaya
1. Auflage 2017
ISBN: 978-3-319-45622-5
Verlag: Springer International Publishing

Buch, Englisch, 129 Seiten, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 2685 g

Reihe: SpringerBriefs in Environmental Science

This book presents a socio-economic and livelihood analysis of agriculturally-dependent communities of Mizoram, the eastern extension of the Himalaya, using the sustainable livelihood approach. Such an approach to poverty reduction is inevitable, particularly, in areas where livelihoods depend largely on biomass-based agriculture and livestock production. Mizoram possesses abundant natural resources – land, water and forest – but those resources are largely unused. The region suffers from chronic poverty and malnutrition, and climate change has further influenced livelihood patterns. This work studies all the aspects of natural potentials and livelihood status in Mizoram. It also discusses the major driving forces that influence livelihood patterns. Based on a detailed analysis of empirical data, several policy measures are suggested to cope with chronic poverty and malnutrition. The book is therefore highly useful for all stakeholders; students, researchers, academicians, policymakers and politicians involved in rural/community development.

Zielgruppe

Graduate

Autoren/Hrsg.

Vangchhia, Lalrinpuia

Sati, Vishwambhar Prasad

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Spezielle Soziologie Soziale Ungleichheit, Armut, Rassismus
• Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Soziale & wirtschaftliche Auswirkungen von Umweltfaktoren
• Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Umweltpolitik, Umweltprotokoll
• Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Lebensmittelsicherheit und -versorgung
• Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Nachhaltigkeit
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Regierungspolitik Umwelt- und Gesundheitspolitik
• Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Klimawandel, Globale Erwärmung

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface.- List of Tables.- List of Figures.-Acronym and Abbreviation.-List of Illustration.- Chapter 1.- Introduction.- Chapter 2.- Geographical Backdrop and Sustainable Livelihoods.- Chapter 3.-Geo-Strategic Location.- Chapter 4.- Population and Socio-Economic Development.- Chapter 5.-Agriculture and Livestock Farming.- Chapter 6.- Livelihood Analysis.- Chapter 7.- Climate Change: People’s Perception, Adaptation and Resilience.- Chapter 8.- Food Security and Poverty.- Chapter 9.- Sustainable Livelihood Approach to Poverty Reduction.- Chapter 10.- Illustrations: Natural and Cultural Landscapes.- Chapter 11.- Conclusion.- Appendices (I, II, III).