Riverine Ecology Volume 2

Dr. Susanta Kumar Chakraborty is Professor of Zoology at Vidyasagar University and he received his M.Phil. in Environmental Science and Ph.D. in Marine Science from Calcutta University. His research centers on Coastal Ecology, Mangrove and Fresh Water Wetlands, Rivers and Estuaries, emphasising biodiversity and ecosystem dynamics. He has also worked on the integration of rural bio-technologies for environmental management, eco-restoration, and livelihood generation. He has received a number of awards in recognition of his research commitments. Dr. Chakraborty has taught for over three decades, mostly in the postgraduate level, covering different aspects of Zoology in general and Ecology/Environmental Science in particular, and has successfully supervised thirty Ph.D. students, published around 150 research papers, written books, and has completed more than a dozen research projects including consultancy work on environmental impact assessment in several countries. Dr. Chakraborty has also served at other universities as a member of selection committees and academic bodies, as well as an expert member in several government departments like U.G.C. and I.C.A.R., and he is a life member of a number of scientific bodies in India and serves on the editorial board of a number of journals.

• Chapter1. Introduction.- Chapter2. Biodiversity : Concept, Theories and Significance in River Ecology.- Chapter3. Ecology of fishes of rivers: Functional roles.- Chapter4. Diversity and conservation of wildlife associated with rivers : An eco- ethological analysis.- Chapter5. River Pollution and Perturbation : Perspectives and Processes.- Chaptet6. Landuse  changes; Floodplains, Dams and Reservoirs, Integrated River Basins Management.- Chapter7. Eco-Bio Politics, Policies  and Conservation Strategies of Rivers.- Chapter8. ECO-restoration of Rivers.- Chapter9. Methodologies for the Assessment of River Ecosystem in Southern West Bengal , India. Chapter10. Conclusion.