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M.K.Ranjitsinh
ISBN 9789352644223
Rs. 1,600
HarperCollins
A Life With Wildlife
Who it's for: Readers interested in Indian wildlife conservation and environmental policy
M.K. Ranjitsinh's 'A Life With Wildlife' offers a first-hand account of India's pivotal wildlife conservation journey, chronicling its evolution from the princely and British eras to the present day. As the principal architect of the Wildlife (Protection) Act of 1972, Ranjitsinh provides a unique and informed perspective on the challenges and triumphs of protecting India's natural heritage, including efforts to save endangered species like the Asiatic lion, cheetah, and Great Indian bustard.Why You Should Read? Gain a comprehensive understanding of India's wildlife conservation history from an insider's perspective. Learn about the complexities of formulating and implementing environmental policy in a democratic nation. Discover the challenges of protecting endangered species and iconic natural landscapes. Read a candid, previously untold account of the Bhopal gas tragedy and its aftermath from a key participant.
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- Written by the principal architect of the Wildlife (Protection) Act of 1972
- Covers conservation from princely and British eras to the present
- Details efforts to save Asiatic lion, cheetah, and Great Indian bustard
- Includes a candid account of the Bhopal gas tragedy and its aftermath
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Questions about this book
Who is the author and why is his perspective unique?
The author is M.K. Ranjitsinh, the principal architect of the Wildlife (Protection) Act of 1972, offering an insider's view of India's conservation history.
What time period does the book cover?
It chronicles India's wildlife conservation from the princely and British eras to the present day.
Does the book discuss specific endangered species?
Yes, it includes efforts to save the Asiatic lion, cheetah, and Great Indian bustard.
Is there any content about the Bhopal gas tragedy?
Yes, it provides a candid, previously untold account of the Bhopal gas tragedy and its aftermath from a key participant.