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This book explores theories of citizenship, its relevance to the lives of a populace, and how it might be used to address critical issues of state, identity, and the human condition.
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The book discusses in depth the impact of climate change on forests and other agroecosystems. It presents new research on mitigation strategies, looking at carbon sequestration in agricultural soils, environmental greening, natural resource management, and livelihood security.
A collection of chapters authored by internationally known police leaders, academics, researchers, and professionals, this book focuses on the fact that the two worlds of practice and research are moving closer and closer.
Based on papers presented at the First International Conference on Composites and Nanocomposites (ICNC 2011), Jan. 7, 8, and 9, at Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India.