This Fissured Land, Second Edition: An Ecological History of India by Madhav Gad

Description: This Fissured Land, Second Edition by Madhav Gadgil, Ramachandra Guha This book presents an interpretative ecological history of the Indian subcontinent. Using a general theory of ecological history, the authors provide a fresh interpretation of Indias history, including an ecological account of the caste system and a sociological analysis of resource use. The Second Edition comes with a new Preface by the authors. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This Fissured Land, first published in 1992, presents an interpretative history ecological history of the Indian subcontinent. It offers a theory of ecological prudence and profligacy, testing this theory across the wide sweep of South Asian history. The book especially focuses on the use and abuse of forest resources. In Part One, the authors present a general theory of ecological history. Part Two provides a fresh interpretative history ofpre-modern India along with an ecological interpretation of the caste system. In Part Three, the authors draw upon a huge wealth of source material in their socio-ecological analysis of the modes of resource useintroduced in India by the British. The Second Edition comes with a new Preface by the authors. Author Biography Madhav Gadgil is former Professor of Ecological Sciences, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore.Ramachandra Guha is one of Indias best-known historians, and a full-time author and columnist. Table of Contents Preface to the Second Edition; Acknowledgements; Prologue: Prudence and Profligacy; PART ONE: A THEORY OF ECOLOGICAL HISTORY; 1. Habitats in Human History; PART TWO: TOWARDS A CULTURAL ECOLOGY OF PRE-MODERN INDIA; 2. Forest and Fire; 3. Caste and Conservation; PART THREE: ECOLOGICAL CHANGE AND SOCIAL CONFLICT IN MODERN INDIA; 4. Conquest and Control; 5. The Fight for the Forest; 6. Biomass for Business; 7. Competing Claims on the Commons; 8.Cultures in Conflict; Bibliography; Index Long Description This Fissured Land, first published in 1992, presents an interpretative history ecological history of the Indian subcontinent. It offers a theory of ecological prudence and profligacy, testing this theory across the wide sweep of South Asian history. The book especially focuses on the use and abuse of forest resources. In Part One, the authors present a general theory of ecological history. Part Two provides a fresh interpretative history ofpre-modern India along with an ecological interpretation of the caste system. In Part Three, the authors draw upon a huge wealth of source material in their socio-ecological analysis of the modes of resource use introduced in India by the British. The Second Edition comes with a new Prefaceby the authors. Feature 20th anniversary of initial publicationUnique collaboration between eminent ecologist and well-known sociologist and historianSecond edition includes new preface by authors Details ISBN0198077440 Author Ramachandra Guha Language English Edition 2nd ISBN-10 0198077440 ISBN-13 9780198077442 Media Book Format Paperback Residence Bangalore, BG Affiliation Former Professor of Ecological Sciences, Indian Institute of Science, Short Title THIS FISSURED LAND 2/E Series Oxford India Perennials Series Subtitle An Ecological History of India Place of Publication New Delhi Country of Publication India Replaces 9780195633412 DEWEY 304.20954 UK Release Date 2014-08-14 Pages 312 Publisher OUP India Edition Description 2nd Revised edition Year 2014 Publication Date 2014-08-14 Imprint OUP India Audience Tertiary & Higher Education AU Release Date 2012-11-18 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:168422226;

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