New IGNOU MHI-08 Help Book History of Ecology and Environment in India in English – MA History Latest Edition Guide and Study Material.

Block 1 – Studying Ecology & Environment: An Introduction
Nature-Human Interface
Indian Landscape
Sources of Study

Block 2 – Environment and Early Societies
Resource Use and Human Societies
Hunting-Gathering
Nomadic Pastoralism

Block 3 – Environment and Agricultural Societies
Origins of Agriculture
River Valley Civilisation
Agricultural Diffusion and Regional Specificities-I
Agricultural Diffusion and Regional Specificities-II

Block 4 – Appropriation of Environment – Other Forms
Energy Resources
Water Resources
Forest Resources
Metal & Mineral Resources

Block 5 – Indian Philosophy and Environment
Man-Nature Relationship
Conservation Through Ages
Transitions

Block 6 – Colonialism and Environment
Understanding of Environment
Environmental Agenda
Resource Management: Forests
Resource Management: Water

Block 7 – Modern Concerns
Development and Environmental Concerns
Biodiversity
Environmental Resources and Patents
Alternatives