Environmental Communication and Water Management in India: A Civil Society Perspective

This book explores grassroots water management practices in India through a case study-based ethnographic approach, analyzing the communication strategies and approaches of Parmarth, a not-for-profit NGO. It discusses communicative actions, tactics, and campaigns in water interventions and the role of various stakeholders, making it a valuable resource for scholars and researchers in media and communication studies, environmental communication, ecology studies, development studies, public policy, sustainable development, water management, sociology, and political science.

Format: Hardback
Length: 138 pages
Publication date: 09 May 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This book delves into the intricate communication strategies and approaches employed by grassroots water management practices in India, employing a case study-based ethnographic approach. Through extensive fieldwork experiences, this volume offers a comprehensive overview of Parmarth, a not-for-profit NGO serving as the focal point of this research. It presents a detailed and theoretically informed analysis of data collected through a diverse range of methods, including key informant interviews, focus group discussions, participant observation, and document reviews, among other approaches.

The book explores Parmarth's innovative strategies and processes in mobilizing women as vital stakeholders in regional water conservation initiatives. It examines the communicative actions, tactics, and campaigns employed in water interventions, highlighting the roles of various stakeholders, ranging from local community members to civil society organizations.

Written in a clear and accessible manner, this volume is an essential resource for scholars and researchers in the fields of media and communication studies, environmental communication, ecology studies, development studies, public policy, sustainable development, water management, sociology, and political science. It sheds light on the dynamic interplay between communication, power dynamics, and social change, providing valuable insights into the complexities of grassroots water management practices in India.

Weight: 439g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032385792