Books By Gautam N. (Professor and Director of International Programs, Professor and Director of International Programs, Washingt Yadama - Author

Gautam N. Yadama, PhD, is a Professor at the Brown School of Social Work, Washington University in St. Louis, and a Faculty Scholar in Washington University's Institute of Public Health. Professor Yadamas work focuses on understanding the social and environmental challenges of rural poor in the regions of South Asia and China. His research examines the interconnection and interdependent nature of households and communities; there is a particular focus on solutions to improve the social, economic, environmental and health outcomes. Serving as a faculty scholar in Washington Universitys Institute for Public Health, he's been able to conduct extensive community based research specifically in India, Nepal and China. Dr. Yadamas research in India focuses on understanding the livelihoods of natural resource dependent poor and ensuing strategies to achieve sustainability in their lives and resources. In collaboration with the Social Systems Design Lab at the Brown School and the Foundation for Ecological Security,