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Asher, Mukul Govindji was born on December 17, 1943 in Bombay. Son of Govindji Haridas and Gomtibai Govindji (Toprani) Asher.
(Environment and the Developing World brings together the ...)
Environment and the Developing World brings together the various aspects of environmental studies and management (earth and natural sciences, engineering and economics) as they relate to the developing world. It discusses environmental issues as well as the techniques and infrastructure for their management at various levels: global, national and local. The examples range from global warming and ozone depletion to the management of water resources and indoor air pollution. The book stresses the interrelated and interdisciplinary nature of environment, discusses the concept of sustainable development, explores the role of non-governmental organisations, and evaluates the importance attributed by international and multilateral organisations to monitoring environmental aspects of development projects. It critically reviews various economic, social and regulatory policies which address environmental issues. The different disciplines of the two authors (a physical geographer and a public policy economist) help to maintain the balanced and interdisciplinary nature of the book. Written primarily for advanced undergraduates, this is a stimulating text for any environment related course. Written in simple language and avoiding unnecessary jargon the book explains clearly the technical aspects of environmental management. Profuse illustrations, a large number of examples from a range of geographical areas, boxed case studies and stimulating exercises make the book attractive and comprehensive. All these features make the book a unique teaching tool in environmental management in the developing world.
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Asher, Mukul Govindji was born on December 17, 1943 in Bombay. Son of Govindji Haridas and Gomtibai Govindji (Toprani) Asher.
Bachelor with honors, Bombay University, 1963. Master of Arts, Washington State University, 1968. Doctor of Philosophy, Washington State University, 1972.
Teaching assistant, Washington State University, Pullman, l965-68; instructor, University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point, l969-72; visiting assistant professor, Marquette U., Milwaukee, l972-73; city economist, City of Jersey City, l973-75; lecturer economics, National U. Singapore, l975-78; senior lecturer, National U. Singapore, 1978-1989; associate professor, National U. Singapore, since 1990. Consultant Oxford (England) Analytica, 1983, Stanford Research Institute International, Singapore, 1987, United Nations, Bangkok, 1982, World Bank, Washington, 1986, 87,89, 90, 92, 95, 96, Asian Development Bank, 1992, 93, 94, 96. Member Asian-India Expert Group, 1994-1995.
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Member American Economics Association, Indian Economics Association, Economics Society Singapore (honorary treasurer l98l-83, honorary secretary l983-85).
Married Pragnya Mukul, August 1969. L child, Radha.