Rural urban dynamics and land use pattern

The broad objective of this book is to present an overview of economic analysis of rural urban and land-use change and the consequent conflicts and the possible solutions. During the past decade, land use has been an active research area for economists. The book is divided into eight chapters. About Author : Dr. Jose V.T. Reader in Economics, Sacred Heart College, Thevara, Kochi. B.A. and M.A. in Economics (Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam). M.Phil and Ph.D. in Economics (Department of Economics, University of Kerala, Thiruvanthapuram). Area of specialization-Industrial Economics and Environmental Economics. Teaching experience-17 years (Graduate and post Graduate Level). Member in P.G. Board of Studies (M.G. University) and Member in the board of question paper setter for B.A. Economics (Calicut University). Current activity-Post Doctoral Research on Sustainable Land Use Planning in Kerala. Contents : Preface Acknowledgeemnt Objective of this book List of Tables, Figures and Boxes Introduction Historical Profile Legal and Administrative Issues of Land Use Pattern Rural Urban Dynamics and Land Use Changes Sustainable Land Use and Management Land Use Dynamics The Urbanisation Process, Changes in Land Use and Socio-Economic Consequences Future Perpectives