This book presents a balanced and accessible introduction to the core issues and challenges of development. It covers the key aspects of development in contemporary times – its relationship with agriculture, industrialization and services, sustainable and inclusive development, issues of marginalization and women’s empowerment.
This volume focuses on the uniquely multi-dimensional challenges faced by developing countries, which extend to the fields of economics, sociology, administration, politics and environment. The sectoral issues in development which comprise agriculture, industries and services sectors are useful subjects for enhancing economic growth and development of the nation-states.
Replete with case studies of different countries juxtaposed with the Indian scenario, this book caters to student needs across various disciplines. It will be useful to undergraduate and postgraduate students, researchers and teachers of development studies, economics, sociology, political science and public administration. It will be equally useful for administration officials of the central and state governments, policymakers, non-governmental organization (NGO) staff and corporate sector functionaries dealing with corporate social responsibilities.
Table of Contents:
List of Figures vii List of Tables ix About the Author xi Preface xiii 1 Introduction 1 2 Basic Needs and Poverty 31 3 Education, Health and Women’s Empowerment 73 4 Population and Development 112 5 Income Inequality, Unemployment and Inflation 137 6 Agriculture and Development 179 7 Industry, Manufacturing and Development 202 8 Services and Development 227 9 Culture, Creative Sector and Development 243 10 Informal Sector and Development 274 11 Rural and Urban Development 301 12 Infrastructure, Energy, Technology and Development 335 13 Environment, Climate Change and Sustainable Development 364 14 Globalization and Development Disparities 393 15 Corruption-Free Development and Good Governance 419 16 Marginalization and Inclusive Development 446 Index 471
About the Author :
Bikram Keshari Pattanaik is a Professor and was Director for two terms at the School of Extension and Development Studies in the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi.
