Sustainable Livelihood Systems

1. Auflage 2026
ISBN: 978-1-041-42778-0
Verlag: Taylor & Francis

Buch, Englisch, 352 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm

This book explores livelihood systems, focusing on their ecological, social, and economic dimensions. It examines sustainable livelihood frameworks, sectoral livelihood systems, and the challenges of measuring sustainability. With insights into rural, urban, and non-farm livelihoods, the book also addresses participatory methods, policy analysis, and the DFID framework. Essential for academics, researchers, and practitioners in development studies.

- Discusses the evolution and analytical perspectives of livelihood systems.

- Explores ecological foundations and system linkages.

- Examines sustainable livelihood systems and their principles.

- Analyzes rural, urban, and non-farm livelihood systems.

- Provides insights into participatory methods and livelihood analysis.

This title has been co-published with Elite Publishing House. T&F does not sell or distribute the print versions in India.

Zielgruppe

Academic and Postgraduate

Autoren/Hrsg.

T.B., Suneetha

Sharma, Ashutosh

Nath, Dipak

Pawar, Suprita

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Spezielle Soziologie Sachkultur, Materielle Kultur
• Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Regierungspolitik
• Interdisziplinäres Wissenschaften Wissenschaften Interdisziplinär Entwicklungsstudien
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Volkswirtschaftslehre Internationale Wirtschaft Entwicklungsökonomie & Emerging Markets
• Naturwissenschaften Agrarwissenschaften Agrarwissenschaften Nachhaltige Landwirtschaft
• Geowissenschaften Geographie | Raumplanung Humangeographie
• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Soziale Gruppen/Soziale Themen Wohnen & Obdachlosigkeit
• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Spezielle Soziologie Soziale Ungleichheit, Armut, Rassismus
• Interdisziplinäres Wissenschaften Wissenschaft und Gesellschaft | Kulturwissenschaften Kulturwissenschaften: Ernährung & Gesellschaft
• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Spezielle Soziologie Agrarsoziologie
• Interdisziplinäres Wissenschaften Wissenschaften Interdisziplinär Ökotrophologie (Ernährungs- und Haushaltswissenschaften)
• Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Klimawandel, Globale Erwärmung

Inhaltsverzeichnis

- Preface

- About the Authors

- Livelihood Systems: Meaning, Evolution, and Analytical Perspectives

- Livelihoods and Life-Support Systems: Ecological Foundations and System Linkages

- Sustainable Livelihood Systems: Definition, Origin, and Principles

- Livelihood Systems Across Sectors and Spaces: Rural, Non-Farm, and Urban Livelihoods

- Measuring Sustainable Livelihood Systems: Concepts, Indicators, and Methods

- Critical Understanding of Livelihood Interventions and the DFID Framework

- Livelihood Analysis Toolkit: Operational Model, Participatory Methods, and Institutional Challenges

- References

Über Autor(innen)

Suneetha T.B. is Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Biotechnology at Acharya Institute of Technology, with over 25 years of experience in teaching and research. She holds a Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering and a Ph.D. in Biotechnology. Dr. Suneetha has received multiple awards, including the Karnataka Suvarna Shri Award and the Golden Educationist of India Award, and has been recognized for her research on Bovine mastitis. She has published over 30 research papers and guided students to win national and international accolades. She is actively involved in accreditation processes and serves as the principal investigator for AICTE MODROBS projects.

Ashutosh Sharma is Assistant Professor at Rani Lakshmi Bai Central Agricultural University, Jhansi, specializing in agricultural extension and technology transfer. He holds a Ph.D. from Jawahar Lal Nehru Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Jabalpur, and has published over 15 research papers, three books, and nine book chapters. Dr. Sharma has received several honors, including the Young Scientist Award and Best Agricultural Extension Worker Award, for his contributions to agricultural extension and education.

Dipak Nath is Professor at the Directorate of Extension Education, Central Agricultural University, Imphal, Manipur. With extensive experience in agricultural extension, he has published 110 research papers, 12 books, and numerous technical materials. He has received 14 national and international awards, including the Best Extension Professional Award. Prof. Nath has led major programs such as the Formation and Promotion of 10K FPOs and Integrated Farming Systems in Manipur. His expertise includes group mobilization, training management, and technology transfer, and he has guided 10 postgraduate students.

Suprita Pawar is a Research Associate with the All India Coordinated Research Project on Women in Agriculture (AICRP-WIA). She holds a Ph.D. in Community Science from the University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad. Her research focuses on occupational health, ergonomics, and livelihood challenges of rural communities, particularly women. Dr. Pawar has authored over 12 research papers, contributed to books and chapters, and received awards such as the Global Young Professional Award. Her work aims to reduce drudgery and improve the well-being of workers through scientific interventions.