Housing, sustainable development and the rural poor : study of Tamil Nadu

Scope and OverviewPART ONE: CONCEPT AND GEOGRAPHICAL SETTINGRural Housing in India An Economic, Social and Ecological ProblemThe Concept of Ecodevelopment and Appropriate Technology for Rural HousingProfile of the Study AreaPART TWO: THE EMPIRICAL EXAMINATION OF A CONCEPTMethodologyHouse-Related Problems Needs and DesiresLocal Building Skills and Materials as a Basis for Self-RelianceThe `House′ as a Habitat Organism Environmental CompatibilityPART THREE: SOCIOCULTURAL CONDITIONS AND CONSTRAINTS FOR HOUSING IN RURAL SOCIETYCaste StructureReligious PracticesDaily Work and Professional RoutineThe Specific Life and Work Situation of WomenPART FOUR: IMPLEMENTING HOUSING TECHNOLOGY IN THE VILLAGE - THE AGENTS INVOLVEDWhich Path to Development?Technological Research, Development and DisseminationInnovation Capacity in the VillageNon-Governmental Organizations for Grassroots DevelopmentPART FIVE: RECOMMENDATIONS AND SUMMARYConclusions and Recommendations for an Ecodevelopment Approach in Rural HousingSummary