Poverty in rural India: is this a permanent condition? Are villagers immobilized by a rigid caste system, limited resources and economic exploitation? This book is about villagers who have done remar
The seventh edition of Geir Lundestad’s classic overview of the history and key developments of international politics in the post-war era continues in the clear, accessible and authoritative vein of
The seventh edition of Geir Lundestad’s classic overview of the history and key developments of international politics in the post-war era continues in the clear, accessible and authoritative vein of
Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) methods, now known as Participatory Learning and Action (PLA), have been extensively used in development research, action and evaluation. This book is based on the
The No Nonsense Guide to Minority Rights in South Asia is a practical primer on issues related to minority rights in South Asian countries. It delves into all major concepts and cutting edge theories
The Great Recession, which lasted from December 2007 through June 2009, was the most severe recession since the Great Depression. The gross domestic product (GDP) and job opportunities declined, house
`An outstanding book on a significant topic… I recommend this highly to interested readers' - Arvind Singhal, Professor and Presidential Research Scholar, Ohio University `Imagi-Nations and Borderless
The series is built on collaborations, and in particular the international workshops sponsored by a group of four research organizations in Europe and Asia. The 11 chapters here are revised from prese
Microfinance India: State of the Sector Report is an annual publication which quantifies the growth and performance of Indian microfinance in addition to documenting recent developments, analyzing cri
This book traces the progress of mass communications in India and the West from a historical and sociological perspective, from primitive to modern times. Placing his argument in the global context wi
Scarred Communities is a qualitative, psycho-ecological study of the long-term effects of disasters—both manmade and natural—on Sri Lankan communities. The book studies the effects of war and the 2004
Guiding the reader through each step of their research project, this is the book that will give students the confidence to successfully complete their research project or dissertation
Forever Incomplete is the story of the Kingdom of Nepal. It will take the reader through various periods in her long history-from the birth and unification of the country, attempts at expansion, and c
The campaign of the Khilafat Movement and the Ali brothers' close collaboration with Gandhi are well documented in the pages of history. It is also well known that after the collapse of the Khilafat-N
Building a Citizens’ Partnership in Democratic Governance covers 10 years of efforts (2000–2010) in building and sustaining citizens’ partnership with the government and in creating a working democrac
In Custody examines the professed and actual commitment to custodial justice on the part of six South Asian countries. India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Afghanistan have all been affec
Branding in a Competitive Marketplace discusses core issues in brand management-the concept of brand, its value, and its strategic management. It also covers brand extension, brand positioning, brand
The crash of 2008, when financial markets came to a standstill, has had profound effects that are still being felt globally. Five years after those dramatic events, countries such as Greece, Spain, It
