Alternative Perspectives on Livehood, Agriculture and Air Pollution: Agriculture in urban and peri-urban areas in a developing country

This book, based on field research undertaken in the agriculture belts of Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, provides a synthesis picture of development, urbanization and pollution in India. Unlike previous studies, it presents the perspectives of the farmers themselves on the role of agriculture, the impact of air pollution on health, quality of life and the effectiveness of the existing support networks...