Colonialism, Development, and the Environment
Download or Read eBook Colonialism, Development, and the Environment PDF written by Pallavi V. Das and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-03-14 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Pallavi V. Das |
| Publisher | : Springer |
| Total Pages | : 204 |
| Release | : 2016-03-14 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781137494580 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1137494581 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (80 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Colonialism, Development, and the Environment by : Pallavi V. Das
Book excerpt: This study explores the confluence of economy and ecology in British India, showing that Britain initiated economic development strategies in India in order to efficiently extract resources from it. It looks specifically at how state railway construction and forest conservation efforts took on a cyclical, almost symbiotic relationship.
