Gross National Happiness and Environmental Status in BhutanFootnote^*

* I wish to thank Paul Karan for sharing his insights and early research findings about Bhutan and for providing the 1964 photographs in this study. For research assistance in Bhutan, thanks are due Chencho Tshering, Karma Dorji, Tshering Dorji, Sharab Dorji, and Dawa Zangpo. I am grateful to the University Research Committee, Eastern Kentucky University for providing travel funds. Julsun Pacheco produced the maps with technical assistance provided by the Geographical Studies and Research Center, Eastern Kentucky University.

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