Economic Geography, 2 Volumes

This two-volume survey in economic geography conducted by the Indian Council of Social Science Research aims to understand spatial organization vis-Ã-vis socio-economic development. Within this framework, the survey evaluates India's economic growth, presently centered on the system of relatively few large cities in the midst of innumerable villages and small towns. It underlines the need to reverse the dominant concentration of economic activity around urban centers, and to integrate the development of small towns and villages.

The Survey of Research and Explorations in Geography is a part of a series of exercises initiated by the ICSSR since 1969, covering various social science disciplines. The thematic focus of the current survey, and therefore of the present set of the resultant two volumes, are on economic geography, which aims to understand spatial organization vis-Ã-vis socio-economic development. Within this framework, the survey evaluates India's economic growth, presently centered on the system of relatively few large cities in the midst of innumerable villages and small towns. The survey underlines the need to reverse the dominant concentration of economic activity around urban centers, and to integrate the development of small towns and villages. It maintains that this would lead to diversification of employment, infrastructure, and provision of social facilities and amenities for the non-urban regions. In addition, the survey points out gaps in research and training and possible improvement areas. A comprehensive review and assessment of the scholarly contributions made in the field of economic geography during the period 2003-2009, this authoritative survey will be an invaluable resource for scholars and students of geography, economics, development studies, public policy, politics, and sociology.

Inhaltsverzeichnis:

Foreword by Javeed Alam
Preface
General Introduction: Economic Geography: Conceptual and Theoretical Framework (L.S. Bhat)
VOLUME 1
Section 1. Land and Water Resources
Introduction to the Survey of Research: Land and Water Resources (H.S. Sharma)
1. Land Resources (H.S. Sharma)
2. Land Use, Land Capability and Land Evaluation (M.S. Nathawat)
3. Water Resources (S.K. Sharma)
4. Watershed Development and Water Marketing (Anandita Sarkar)
5. Common Property Resources (S.K. Chattopadhyay)
Section 2. Agriculture
Introduction to the Survey of Research: Agriculture (M.H. Qureshi)
6. Agrarian Relations in India (B.S. Butola)
7. Cropping Pattern and Agricultural Productivity (Dhian Kaur)
8. Food Security (M.H. Qureshi)
9. Livestock (Nishamani Kar)
Index
Notes on Editors and Contributors
VOLUME 2
Foreword by Javeed Alam
Preface
General Introduction: Economic Geography: Conceptual and Theoretical Framework (L.S. Bhat)
Secti on 1. Urbanization, Industry, and Social Infrastructure
Introduction to the Survey of Research: Urbanization, Industry and Social Infrastructure(H. Ramachandran)
1. Urbanization, Industry and Infrastructure (A.C. Mohapatra and Nabanita Kanungo)
2. Geography of Tourism in India (Md. Saleem Mir)
3. Geography of Transport and Trade (D.N. Singh)
4. Social Infrastructure: Health and Education (H.Ramachandran)
Section 2. Development Issues
Introduction to the Survey of Research: Development Issues (R.N. Vyas)
5. Development Discourse in India (R.N.Vyas)
6. Development Strategies in India (Abdul Shaban)
7. Determinants and Correlates of Development (Surya Kant)
8. Regional Development and Inequalities (Sheela Prasad)
9. Development: Economic and Human Dimensions (Hemlata Joshi)
Index
Notes on Editors and Contributors