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OverviewThis 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 of pre-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. This book is the Hindi edition translated from English. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Madhav Gadgil (, Indian Institute of Science) , Ramachandra GuhaPublisher: OUP India Imprint: OUP India Dimensions: Width: 14.30cm , Height: 1.60cm , Length: 21.30cm Weight: 0.300kg ISBN: 9780199485208ISBN 10: 0199485208 Pages: 304 Publication Date: 29 March 2018 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order  Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationMadhav Gadgil, Former Professor of Ecological Sciences, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore. Ramachandra Guha, One of India's best-known historians, and a full-time author and columnist. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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