An Introduction to Soil Science

by M. Shivanna

Overview

This book examines the role of the forest in the life of the tribal communities in India, with particular focus on the Khasis. Tracing the origin and history of the Khasis, it describes in detail their land, ecological heritage, economy and parameters of forest usages among them. It further discovers the wholeness of nature and ecology in the socio-religious life of the Khasis. Also, it presents a detailed account of the parameters of forest usages in Khasi society, covering various aspects of their life and culture such as shelter, food, medicinal herbs, musical instruments, weaving and dying, and rituals as well as ceremonies.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789390425396
Publisher:	International Books & Periodical Supply Service
Publication date:	06/30/2010
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	82
File size:	15 MB
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About the Author

Dr. Shivanna, M., Professor and Head, Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, College of Horticulture, Bangalore, University of Horticultural Sciences, Bagalkot, Karnataka. He obtained his B.Sc. (Ag.) in 1991 from University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore. M.Sc. (Ag.) in Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry from University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore, in 1994; Ph.D. in Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, 2008 from University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore. PGDAEM (Post-graduate Diploma in Agriculture Extension Management) in 2019 from MANAGE, Hyderabad. He has an experience for over 26 years in teaching, research and extension. He has to his credit about 46 full length research papers, published in peer reviewed journals of National and International repute as author/co-author. He has guided 10 Master's degree students. Professor Shivanna received different awards and honours from different professional societies. He has attended many national and international seminars, symposiums, conferences and workshops. He has delivered number of radio talks, lectures in different training programmes. Dr. Shivanna has also written 20 popular articles in different magazines. Presently Dr Shivanna, M. is working as a Professor and Head in the Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, College of Horticulture, Bangalore, Karnataka. Email: shivassac@gmail. com.