Environmental intimacies from India's North East psycho-social implications for pro-environment behaviour / edited by Indranee Phookan Borooah, Bidita Das and Sabiha Alam Choudhury.
| Other author | Borooah, Indranee Phookan |
| Other author | Das, Bidita |
| Other author | Choudhury, Sabiha Alam |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, 2025. |
| Description | pages cm |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from eBooks on EBSCOhost |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Way we are : introduction Bidita Das, Sabiha Alam Choudhury and Indranee Phookan Borooah -- Climate impact in North East India / Tsenbeni N Lotha, Ketiyala, Vevosa Nakro and Latonglila Jamir -- Status and management of water : Assam / Pallavi Sharma, Jyoti Prakash Deka and Runti Chaudhury -- Climate change and tribal livelihood of North East India / Somenath Bhattacharjee -- Environmental attitudes and behaviour among Mizo adolescents / Laldinpuia, Rinpari Ralte and C. Zothanmawia -- Bodo community and its intimacy with the environment / Mayuri Barman -- The folk culture and ritual practices of the Karbi / Bamonkiri Rongpi -- Luh and the Monpas of Arunachal Pradesh / Pema Droma and Leeyir Ete -- Paying back to nature : concerns for trees in Hijan Hirao / M C Arunkumar -- The sacred groves of Meghalaya / Baharul Islam -- Nature-based livelihood and economy : Tripura / Biswendu Bhattacharjee -- Eco-feminism in the context of the Khasi of Meghalaya / Rekha.M. Shangpliang -- Coal mining versus Oikophilia : Changi village, Nagaland / Tiasunep -- Conservation at Selbalgre Wildlife Reserve : Garo hills, Meghalaya / Lobeni Kikon and Jesmin Begum -- Community based ecotourism and conservation of nature : Manas National Park / Annesha Borah -- Re-envisioning disaster management in Assam / Happy Baglari and Mousum Duari -- Conclusion : the way forward / Indranee Phookan Borooah, Sabiha Alam Choudhury and Bidita Das. |
| Abstract | "This book explores the intimate relationship of the people of North East India with the environment as evinced from their traditional beliefs, cultural practices, and livelihood. It offers insights into the challenges and adaptability of communities through actions ensuring conservation of the environment yet sustaining their livelihood. The book encompasses movement toward responsible actions and the engagement of communities in pro-environmental behavior. It showcases the various practices, knowledge and debates on the environment-behavior relationship of the people of North East India. It brings into focus some of the daunting environmental issues, and the endeavors for sustenance that is true to a region which is rich in ecological diversity and touches the spirit and psyche of its people. This volume will be of interest to scholars and researchers of psychology, anthropology, sociology, environmental sciences, development studies, law and governance, environmental administration, and South Asia studies"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2024061096 |
| ISBN | 9781032825069 hardback |
| ISBN | 9781032825076 paperback |
| ISBN | ebook |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |