Theses/Dissertations - Environmental Science
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Item Community needs assessment among the Gujjars in Northern India.(2002) Dorrell, Janet C.; Alexander, Sara E.; Baylor University.The perceived needs of the Gujjars of northern India were investigated in the Gurdaspur District of Punjab, India. The purpose of this study was to provide baseline data on the Gujjars who migrate to and from the states of Punjab to Himachal Pradesh by assessing their basic human needs within Johan Holmberg's sustainable development framework. These baseline data were gathered using a Needs Assessment Survey that represents approximately seventy-five Gujjar families who suffer problems of under-representation and social, economic and geographic marginalization. The analysis encompassed in the approach, defined as advocacy anthropology, suggested that the Gujjars do perceive a need for development and advocacy, specifically in the areas of education, land distribution, medical access, freedom from exploitation, political empowerment, and relief from poverty.Item Resident perceptions of management issues in the Red River Gorge: a qualitative assesment.(2006-07-30T19:32:29Z) Hutson, Kathleen Adams.; Alexander, Sara E.; Environmental Studies.; Baylor University. Dept. of Environmental Studies.Management of protected areas is oftentimes a difficult process, particularly when stakeholder groups with different agendas are impacted by decisions regarding use of the resource. The Red River Gorge area in eastern Kentucky has struggled over the past few decades as residents, visitors and managers of the region work to define how the area should most effectively be managed under the guidance of the Multiple Use Sustained Yield Act. Specific objectives of the study include the following: • to explore the nature of relationships between hosts and guests in the Red River Gorge • to identify any impacts of the National Wild and Scenic River designation • to determine resident preferences for future development of Red River Gorge • to determine residents feelings about current management of Red River Gorge, and • to offer a set of recommendations for managing agencies addressing the current needs of residents.Item The Texas TGV Proposal: Nexus or Nightmare?(1994) Stoodley, Scott Howard; Alexander, Sara E.; Baylor University.This thesis objectively analyzes the current Texas TGV High Speed Rail (HSR) proposal. The purpose is to determine whether or not this proposal is in the best economic and environmental interests of the State of Texas and in the larger picture, the United States. The primary objectives are to analyze current HSR systems throughout the world and to critically evaluate the specifications of the Texas proposal. It will also assess the relative success of the HSR systems that are in operation in reference to current U.S. expenditures on different modes of transportation. The major arguments for and against this proposal will also be evaluated. After a comprehensive review, it is the determination of this thesis that the proposed Texas TGV system is in the best interest of the state and in the larger picture, the United States.