M Saiful Islam: 2 books
Culture, Health and Development in South Asia
Arsenic Poisoning in Bangladesh
Language: English
Release Date: April 14, 2016
Recently, mass arsenic poisoning of groundwater has emerged as a disastrous public health concern in Bangladesh. Apart from hundreds of deaths that have already been reported, 85 million people are estimated to be at high risk of developing deadly arsenicosis symptoms. The severity and extent of arsenicosis...
Pursuing Alternative Development
Indigenous People, Ethnic Organization and Agency
Language: English
Release Date: April 29, 2016
Drawing upon ethnographic descriptions of three grassroots ethnic organizations, which work for indigenous peoples in promoting economic livelihood, education and strive for social justice, this book investigates the possibilities and challenges of alternative development.