Environment and Sustainable Development

DETAILS : 

• Author: Dr. I. Sundar
  
• Publisher: ‎ APH Publishing Corporation
  
• Publication date: ‎ 1 August 2006
  
• Language: ‎ English
  
• ISBN-10: ‎ 813130020X
  
• ISBN-13: ‎ 978-8131300206
  
• Item Weight: ‎ 550  g

ABOUT THE BOOK

Environment and Sustainable Development, authored by the highly prolific environmental economist and academician Dr. I. Sundar, is a authoritative and multidimensional textbook that explores the intricate relationship between ecological balance and economic advancement. Published by APH Publishing Corporation, this comprehensive volume serves as a critical reference for university undergraduates, postgraduate environmental studies scholars, and public policy researchers. The core philosophy of this text centers on breaking the traditional, destructive dichotomy between economic growth and nature preservation. Dr. Sundar treats sustainable development not as a passive, utopian buzzword, but as an active, scientifically structured socio-economic blueprint designed to satisfy contemporary human resource requirements without compromising the ecological survival of future generations.

The volume is structurally organized into distinct thematic modules that meticulously guide the reader through local, national, and global environmental paradigms. It begins with an essential foundation on the principles of ecology, biodiversity distribution, and the macroeconomic causes of environmental degradation, such as rapid urbanization, unmanaged industrial effluents, and over-exploitation of natural resources. The middle sections dive deep into specific global crises, detailing the atmospheric chemistry of climate change, greenhouse gas accumulation, ozone layer depletion, and the alarming rate of habitat loss. A significant portion of the book is explicitly dedicated to structural sustainability frameworks, examining renewable energy transitions, green auditing, waste management logistics, and the socio-economic impact of environmental policies on rural and indigenous communities. By blending rigorous scientific data with global environmental legal accords like the Kyoto Protocol and United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the text outlines a practical roadmap for green governance and eco-friendly industrial practices.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Dr. I. Sundar is an elite Indian economist, veteran academician, and highly respected environmental chronicler based in Tamil Nadu, who has spent decades researching resource economics and sustainable village development. Known for his exhaustive interdisciplinary approach, he has authored dozens of foundational textbooks and research papers covering environmental management, disaster mitigation, rural sociology, and agricultural economics.

Dr. Sundar’s pedagogical and analytical style is characterized by remarkable structural precision, thorough data compilation, and a supportive, peer-to-peer clarity. Writing as a deeply committed environmental mentor who values field-level execution over abstract theory, he strips away overly dense scientific jargon in favor of clear, sequential logic and direct cause-and-effect policy evaluations. By balancing international ecological frameworks with the unique socio-economic realities of developing nations, his collective literature remains an enduring national benchmark for civil services aspirants, environmental scientists, and administrative policymakers working toward building a sustainable future.