Sustainability of Van Gujjar : A Transition of Muslim Postoral Tribe in Himalayan Region

The Book is about the forest dwelling tribes of Northern Himalayas who are in the process of resettlement by the Uttarakhand Government in India. This book discusses the sustainability issues of this tribe in the context of vulnerability and livelihood strategies. The main theme and objective is to make available the literature pertaining to Van Gujjar tribes. Since this tribe is least researched tribe of the region so there is a paucity of secondary literature available on them. Van Gujjars are on the verge of cultural extinction due to resettlement plan and are undergoing new emerging livelihood strategies. This book has a readership of academicians and researchers who are working on sustainability and marginalized communities, displacement and resettlement of Tribals, Livelihood strategies and women empowerment in Tribal communities
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Sustainability of Van Gujjar : A Transition of Muslim Postoral Tribe in Himalayan Region

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The Title 'Sustainability of Van Gujjar : A Transition of Muslim Postoral Tribe in Himalayan Region written by Rubin Nusarat' was published in the year 2015. The ISBN number 9789351281382 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 176 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Kalpaz Publications. This Book is in English., The Book is about the forest dwelling tribes of Northern Himalayas who are in the process of resettlement by the Uttarakhand Government in India. This book discusses the sustainability issues of this tribe in the context of vulnerability and livelihood strategies. The main theme and objective is to make available the literature pertaining to Van Gujjar tribes. Since this tribe is least researched tribe of the region so there is a paucity of secondary literature available on them. Van Gujjars are on the verge of cultural extinction due to resettlement plan and are undergoing new emerging livelihood strategies. This book has a readership of academicians and researchers who are working on sustainability and marginalized communities, displacement and resettlement of Tribals, Livelihood strategies and women empowerment in Tribal communities Dr. Rubina Nusrat has her Masters in Social work from Aligarh Muslim University and Doctorate degree from School of Extension and Development Studies, IGNOU. She has taught at Masters level at Department of Sociology and Social work, Aligarh Muslim University and Department Of Social Work, Jamia Millia Islamia University. She has authored a number of papers in peer reviewed International and national journals of repute and contributed a chapter in an edited book. She has attended and presented papers in several seminars, workshops and conf e r enc e s (International and National) related to Social sector. Her area of specialisation is Social Inclusion, sustainability and Livelihood. Contents Acknowledgements 7 Preface 11 1. Historical evolution of Van Gujjars 15 2. Sustainable Livelihood and Sustainable Livelihood Framework 42 3. Impact of Globalization on Pastoralism 67 4. Victims of Conservation: Problems and Perspectives of Van Gujjars 78 5. Examining Gender roles in Gujjar Community 91 6. Strategies for sustainable livelihood 102 7. Indigenous knowledges of Van Gujjars 141 8. Strategy of Development 165 Bibliography 172

Features

Edition
1st
Subject
Religion
ISBN
9.78935E+12
Author
Rubin Nusarat
Publisher
Kalpaz Publications
Imprint date
2015
Volume
single
Language
English
Page count
176
Book Format
Hardcover
Rs.486
Rs.540
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