Essays about: "movements in india"

Showing result 16 - 19 of 19 essays containing the words movements in india.

  1. 16. Environmental Activism in India’s Garden City : The Role of Civil Society Networks for Governance of Urban Social-Ecological Systems in the Global South

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Stockholm Resilience Centre

    Author : Johan Enqvist; [2012]
    Keywords : citizen activism; environmental movements; social-ecological systems; social network analysis; South Asia; urban ecosystem governance; urbanization;

    Abstract : As urban ecosystem services have considerable impact on human well-being, sustainable management of urban green spaces is increasingly important. Previous studies indicate thatinvolving civil society in governance might help overcome some of the many complex challengesinvolved. READ MORE

  3. 17. Political Ecology of the soft drink and bottled water business in India; a case study of Plachimada

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Humanekologi

    Author : Savarin Sitisarn; [2012]
    Keywords : India; Plachimada; political ecology; commodification of water; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : The bottling plant of The Coca-Cola Company caused environmental problems: water shortage and water contamination. The villagers of Plachimada did not have sufficient water supplies for daily use; furthermore, clean water was contaminated and high levels of calcium and magnesium were detected. READ MORE

  4. 18. Destruction in the name of Development : a study on grassroots advocacy in rural India

    University essay from Institutionen för samhällsvetenskaper, SV

    Author : Julle Bergenholtz; Åsa Ljusenius; [2011]
    Keywords : Advocacy; Development Communication; Grassroots movements; Bottom-up; Participatory Rural Appraisal; East Godavari; Andhra Pradesh; Special Economic Zones; Sujana; Kadali Network;

    Abstract : The aim of this Bachelor thesis is to find keys to successful advocacy in a rural, Indian setting. The study is based on inductive, explorative research at a grassroots level, from a bottom-up perspective. Geographically, it takes place in the East Godavari District, in the state of Andhra Pradesh. READ MORE

  5. 19. A Multinational Township as a Revitalization Movement: A Case Study on Auroville in South India

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Socialantropologi

    Author : Magnus Thor; [2010]
    Keywords : cognitive anthropology; hegemonic decline; Sri Aurobindo; Revitalization movements; Auroville; acculturation; New Age; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Auroville is a spiritual intentional community in South India. It consists mainly of Westerners and Indians and they share a common belief in the philosophy of Sri Aurobindo and the Mother, a philosophy that has clear references to the New Age Movement in the West. READ MORE