دانلود کتاب Urban Green Space, Health Economics and Air Pollution in Delhi

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Cover Half Title Title Page Copyright Page Table of Contents List of Figures List of Tables Preface Acknowledgements Introduction Sustainable development goals and cities Research methodology and data analysis References Chapter 1: Urban green spaces: Concept and significance Introduction Urban green spaces Typology of urban green area Green spaces of Delhi Terms associated with urban green spaces Urban forestry Urban agriculture Urban parks Why green spaces are necessary in cities and urban areas? Ecological benefits Social and health benefits Social benefits Economic benefits How much green space do we need? Amount of green spaces in world cities Amount of green spaces in Indian cities Where should green spaces be located? Green city: examining the concept Is Delhi a green city? References Chapter 2: Green spaces of Delhi: A journey from past to present Introduction The early period Mughal green spaces British green spaces Deforestation of the ridge Efforts to re-greening the ridge, 1883–1909 Post-independence development of green spaces The first master plan, 1961 The second master plan, 1981–2001 Master Plan Delhi 2001 Master Plan Delhi 2021 Policies and laws Identifying present green spaces How green is the green space in Delhi? References Chapter 3: Level and extent of air pollution in Delhi Introduction Gases in the atmosphere and their effects Gases and their ill effects on flora Sources of pollution in Delhi and its satellite towns Vehicular pollution Industrial pollution Construction activities Power generation Solid waste Temperature and heat stress Spatial variation of heat stress and air pollution in Delhi Heat stress Air pollution References Chapter 4: Health challenges in Delhi Introduction Life expectancy and infant mortality rate Environmental and lifestyle diseases Health challenges: A survey Presence of diseases Type of diseases Visit to doctors Preventive healthcare options Going green for health: People’s perception Ecosystem services Level of environmental awareness Linear regression analysis for preference of EFP Health satisfaction level References Chapter 5: Healthcare management: Investment and expenditure Healthcare in India: Availability and affordability Healthcare providers Healthcare investment and expenditure by the government Centre–state share in total public expenditure on health in India International comparison of healthcare financing Out-of-pocket expenditure on health Healthcare financing schemes in India Health insurance in India Healthcare in Delhi Healthcare management in Delhi: A primary survey Choice of hospitals for healthcare services in Delhi Family income and choice of hospital Level of education and choice of hospital Expenditure on preventive or curative healthcare in Delhi Willingness to pay for health insurance in Delhi Family size and willingness to pay Occurrence of diseases and willingness to pay Educational level and willingness to pay for health insurance Family income and willingness to pay Conclusion References Chapter 6: Green health insurance for urban areas: Willingness to pay Introduction Willingness to pay – Methodology Contingent valuation method Contingent valuation survey Primary survey of Delhi Bidding format Description of variables Statistical analysis Statistical analysis I Part I: Binary logistic regression Explaining the predictive capacity of the logistic regression model Variables not in the equation Step 1 (model) omnibus tests of model coefficient is the final step which includes all variables together in the study Model summary of the binary logistic model result Determinants for participating in the green insurance scheme: Binary logistic regression approach Derivation of demand curve for given BIDS for WTP for green insurance Statistical analysis part II: Multiple regression analysis Model specification Derivation of demand curve for the amount respondents are willing to pay for green insurance Conclusion References Chapter 7: Conclusion and suggestions Green spaces: Green belts to kitchen gardens Afforestation all around Vertical green walls Green–blue mounds Moss induction Green indoor spaces Tree transplantation Green mobility Green energy Recycling agricultural waste Innovations in urban farming and terrace gardens Green buildings Water harvesting Cloud seeding for artificial rain Carbon engineering Green health insurance Green certification Green mind and green market Green tax Green tax in India References Index