Social Ecology of Waste Management: Approach, Process and Impact

Contents: 1. Introduction. 2. Theoretical Orientation. 3. Review of Literature. 4. Research Setting. 5. Research Methodology. 6. Empirical Results and Discussion. 7. Summary and Conclusion. 8. Future Scope of Research. 9. Bibliography. Social Ecology of Waste Management: Approach, Process and Impact offers a splendid revelation on social ecology of two small towns, Kalyani and Japaiguri of West Bengal, in terms of a score of economic, ecological and managerial variables. The study is immensely important in planning, designing and managing the municipal waste in an eco-friendly way. The people’s participation, perceived impact, income and livelihood are equally important along with its ecological aspect. All over the world, waste recycling and management have come out so crucial, especially in a harsh pandemic reality, to ensure the hygiene and health of the urban dwellers. This is equally important along with biodiversity conservation and ecological stewardship. Hope, this book will offer a unique empirical study in this direction.