Society and Development: Regional Perspectives

Book Details

• Author: Surjit Singh

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Language: English

• Edition: 2016

• ISBN: 9788131607305

• Pages: 326

• Cover: Hardcover

About the Book

The concept of regions and their role in contemporary societies is widely debated. Uneven development and increasing inequalities have compelled scholars, analysts, and policymakers to reconsider the approach to development from a regional standpoint.

This book is a compilation of select papers presented at the First Northern Regional Social Science Congress held in 2013 in Jaipur. It provides a regional perspective on society and development, covering various developmental challenges in the Northern Region. The papers take an interdisciplinary approach, covering a wide range of social issues, including:

• The inclusion of minorities

• The changing village economy

• Gender and health

• Labour and migration

• Governance issues

• Urbanization from different disciplinary perspectives

Illustrated with numerous case studies, the book offers valuable insights into these complex topics, engaging both seasoned social scientists and emerging researchers. The contributors, including established scholars and young social scientists, provide a comprehensive exploration of the region's development issues.

The book is a crucial resource for academics, researchers, policy makers, and development practitioners, helping to deepen the understanding of regional social science research and its practical applications.

About the Author

Surjit Singh is a distinguished academic, serving as the Professor and Director of the Institute of Development Studies, Jaipur. He has also held the Bank of India Chair on Rural Credit at the same institute. With an extensive career in development studies, Singh has authored 11 books and published over 100 papers in both national and international journals. Under his guidance, over 40 research projects have been completed for prominent international bodies like World Bank, UNICEF, and ADB.

Dhruv Raina, a Professor at the School of Social Sciences at Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, co-edited this volume. His research focuses on the politics and cultures of scientific knowledge in South Asia. Raina has extensively published on the intersection of science, culture, and politics, contributing to journals on history and philosophy of science.