Routledge Conservation Landscapes and Human Well-Being Book

Explore the complex relationship between environmental preservation and human life in the Eastern Himalayas. This academic work examines the well-being of forest-dwellers in the Senchal and Singalila Protected Areas of North Bengal, India. By applying the Capabilities Approach developed by Amartya Sen and Martha Nussbaum, the text looks at how educational and health opportunities impact the lives of local farmers and pastoralists. This study provides a deep look into the substantial freedoms available to those living within these young mountain ranges. It also evaluates the Forest Rights Act, looking at its role and potential as a mechanism for delivering well-being to local communities. This book is an essential resource for those studying the transition of Northeastern India and the intersection of sustainable development and social sciences.