It is an apparent paradox that human beings are witnessing both persistent progress and an increased feeling of insecurity. With the sharp increase in the number of events and intensity of natural dis
Crossover of various disciplines is an inherent phenomenon of Indian theatre and performing arts. With the coming of western influence during the colonial, as well as postcolonial, periods the charact
This book deals with the factors and circumstances that have added to young women's vulnerability to HIV/AIDS in India. Besides the biological, economic, and socio-cultural factors, this is primarily
It has been frequently reported by medical practitioners and public health workers that oftentimes people do not utilize the medical and preventive facilities that are available to them. Social and ec
In India, the Constituent Assembly has taken several steps to protect the interests of the vast tribal population of the country. The PESA (Panchayat Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act gives radical go
Electoral geography is an emerging field of research which has sprouted as a subfield of political geography. Considerable work has been done in this field the world over, but it could not receive exp
Of late, politics of the 'self' and the 'other' has been the subject of much academic debate in the study of subaltern identities all over the world. This debate addresses several questions. What is a
India's story of economic development has not translated into corresponding gains in the social sphere and this paradox is indicative of how development can sometimes be a misnomer if it does not chan
The profession of social work is grounded on a set of core values and principles that guide the profession in its pursuit of social justice and social welfare. Although certain core values are being p
Majority of the world's population is now living in urban areas and the urban population is growing at a higher rate than the rural population. Large scale urbanization in developing countries continu
Based on research conducted in India, this book brings out the richness and variety of minority discourse across histories, cultures, and spaces. It engages with the notion(s) of the minority to inter
This book is a critical exposition of multiple facets of Ludwig Wittgenstein's thoughts on ethics and religion. The book first brings out foundations of Wittgenstein's views. Then, it deals with vario
The notion of the region and its significance in contemporary societies is much debated and contested. Visible uneven development and rising inequalities have forced social scientists, analysts and po
It is not very often that a book tries to break disciplinary boundaries with courage and acumen. This book Gender and Diversity: India, Canada and Beyond, confronts conventions, challenges definitions
Decentralisation is a much-debated issue in India and other countries with a federal system of governance. The enactment of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act in 1993 and the subsequent state-wise
In patriarchal societies, all over the world, women experience subordination on a daily basis regardless of the class to which they belong. Women have been treated as the 'other' who required subordin
This book discusses dams and its dynamics of development. Dam as a project of development was pioneered by the US in the 1930s and the success of Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) model of USA was repl
Development is not merely 'economic growth', it is multi-dimensional, holistic, socially equitable, ecologically sustainable and inclusive progress or planned change emancipation from any kind of bond
Empowerment of women through gainful employment is a constituent-as well as instrument-of development in any country. No country can be deemed developed if half of its population is severely disadvant
In the recent past, the phenomenon of 'criminalization of politics' has been much debated in the media, but it has not attracted adequate scholarly attention. In India, this phenomenon is not new for
Cinema/film reaches a much wider audience than literature, as it moves across the barriers of class, literacy, religion, and language. Not only does it reflect reality, it also constructs reality. The
Evolution of Geographical Thought covers a wide canvas of the story of geographical thoughts, ideas and knowledge right from the early Greek period to modern contemporary geography. Presenting an intr
The inordinate process of globalization has seen an intense movement of the world - on social, cultural, economic, political, and ecological fronts - leading to the integration, unification, homogeniz
This is a comprehensive sociological study of the environmental movements in Odisha, and more particularly tribal movement in Kashipur block of Rayagada District. The author has examined the nature of
"Gender Implications of Tribal Customary Law" should be read against the backdrop of renewed calls from many tribes to strengthen the customary law regime among the tribal communities of North-East In
Dhirendra Nath Majumdar was one of the pioneers of anthropological research in India. He joined the Department of Economics & Sociology, University of Lucknow in 1928. In the course of his 32 years of
Decentralization, for local governance and development, is not only an institutional arrangement to be viewed simply from the perspective of public administration or to be confined exclusively to the
Since the publication of first edition of this book, social research in general and social work research in particular, have grown very rapidly. Today, social science research methodology has evolved
The author would like to share with readers his collection of fifteen essays on Indian fictional writing and poetry in English, as it reflects his lifelong commitment to Indian literary culture. This
Dictionary of Remote Sensing and Geoinformatics covers a wide range of explanations to various entries that have emerged as a result of the multi-disciplinary approach in the realm of the current era
This volume contains seventeen path-breaking essays by Indian, European, Indo-Scottish, and Indo-American scholars. It seeks to affirm heterogeneity and difference, celebrating multi-dimensional modes
Social Work and Human Relations takes a fresh look at the profession of social work to arrive at a better understanding of its professional character, to increase its effectiveness in helping people.
The present book seeks to explore new perspectives on political activism of women in the United Provinces in India. The relationship between levels of education and nationalist activity of women in th
Microfinance has been widely recognized today as an effective tool in combating poverty and empowering the world's marginalized populations. Case studies have highlighted its potential role in creatin
