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Social Science

Surviving Domestic Violence Gender, Poverty and Agency - Paula Wilcox

Author

Paula Wilcox

Cover Price : Rs 2,495.00

Imprint : Palgrave / Macmillan
ISBN : 9781137582379
YOP : 2016

Binding : Hardback
Total Pages : 222
CD : No

About the Book This book follows a group of women pursuing safety from abusive relationships. Seven influential social dimensions are examined: power, emotion, children, home, economic resource, informal and community support. A gendered analysis of external structural contexts, as well as individual responses, reveals the constraints women face. About the Book Coercion and ‘Consensus’ Love and Shame Mothers and Children Home and Security Work and Money Family and Friends Community and Safety Conclusion Reviews 'This book is a welcome addition to the existing literature in this field and is highly suitable for both practioner and academic audiences alike.' - Child and Family Social Work 'It is the voice of these women - individually and collectively - that makes this book such an extremely powerful read. I am confident that this will be a valuable text for those new to this field and to others who often feel frustrated at the 'clinical' way in which issues of domestic violence are often presented.' - Melanie McCarry, Journal of Social Welfare and Family Law 'It is written in an accessible style and offers analyses of the multiple factors that are relevant for understanding the material and psychological dimensions of violence...offers an invaluable resource for helping professionals, academics and policy makers working with women and children affected by domestic violence.' - Claudia Bernard, British Journal of Social Work

Positioning Gender in Discourse A Feminist Methodology - Judith Baxter

Author

Judith Baxter

Cover Price : Rs 2,495.00

Imprint : Palgrave / Macmillan
ISBN : 9781137582478
YOP : 2016

Binding : Hardback
Size : 6.25
Total Pages : 222
CD : No

About the Book Feminist Poststructuralist Discourse Analysis helps analyse how speakers construct their gendered identities within a complex web of power relations. Demonstrated here through a study of teenagers conversation in class and senior managers discussions in business meetings, it challenges the view that females are disempowered in mixed-sex settings. Reviews The strength of the book lies in the theoretical chapters that clearly define components of FDPA. Overall, Baxter makes a convincing case for the usefulness of FDPA as a supplementary tool in the discourse analysts repertoire - Adam Hodges, University of Colorado, in Discourse & Society . Contents Introduction A Working Partnership? FPDA — A Supplementary Form of Discourse Analysis? Getting to Grips with FPDA Developing an FPDA Approach: The Classroom Study The Classroom Study Developing an FPDA Approach: The Management Team Study The Management Team Study Why Choose to Use FPDA?

Feminism, Inc. Coming of Age in Girl Power Media Culture - Emilie Zaslow

Author

Emilie Zaslow

Cover Price : Rs 2,495.00

Imprint : Palgrave / Macmillan
ISBN : 9781137582287
YOP : 2016

Binding : Hardback
Total Pages : 216
CD : No

About the Book This book explores how girls growing up in girl power media culture understand gender, self, empowerment, and resistance. CONTENTS Growls And Whimpers: The Roots of Girl Power Discourse When Asked to Talk: Qualitative Research With Teen Girls Wanna Get Dirrty? Determining Authentic Sexual Subjectivity The Clothed Body: Girls’ Social and Emotional Experiences of Style “I Don’t Know What I’m Going to Do When It Happens”: Independence, Motherhood, Careers, and Imagining the Future “If Feminism Is Believing That Women Are Humans, Then I Am a Feminist”: Girls Define Feminism and Feminist Practice Conclusion Cultural Discordance: Neoliberal Girl Power Meets Social Reality Reviews "What distinguishes Feminism Inc. from prior discussions of girl power is Zaslow s focus on how girls react to media rather than a close analysis of that media . . .It is the voices of these teens that compel the reader." - Ms. Magazine "Emilie Zaslow has produced an important and long overdue book in Feminism, Inc. Unpacking the assumption that today s teens have rejected feminism and its ideals outright, Zaslow finds that in fact, feminism is as vital for young women today as it ever was for their mothers and grandmothers. Based on an exhaustive analysis of the values and words of young women, as well as on an intensive analysis of their mediated cultural and social environments, Zaslow produces a tour-de-force that persuasively argues that young women are able to critically appraise their social and cultural environment along paths blazed by the feminists who have gone before. Essential reading for everyone interested in the future of women." - Andrea Lee Press, Professor of Sociology and Professor and Chair of Media Studies at the University of Virginia "Feminism, Inc. is an important, much-needed, lively read for all those concerned with the well-being of today s girls and the future of gender equity.By skillfully securing a place for diverse teen-girl voices in a theoretically grounded and extensively researched book, Emilie Zaslow reminds us that girl power culture, while perhaps facilitating individual empowerment, does little to teach girls about the power of solidarity and collective action needed for structural social change." - Dafna Lemish, Professor of Communication at Tel Aviv University; Editor of the Journal of Children and Media "Feminism, Inc.'s greatest strength is the inclusion of interview and focus group data with the girls. By taking this study beyond a content analysis of girl power discourse in the media and examining the intersection of those ideas and how girls make sense of them, the processes behind the girls' conceptualization become visible. . . .This book is accessible for students at the undergraduate and gradate level and would be of particular interest in sociology, communication, and women's studies classes. While Zaslow could have found herself caught up solely in a discussion of media, as the amount aimed at teenage girls is almost endless, she maintains a clear focus on how the girls understand and interact with media." - Christina Panagakis, University of Buffalo, SUNY, in Gender& Society

Rethinking Trafficking in Women Politics out of Security - Claudia Aradau

Author

Claudia Aradau

Cover Price : Rs 2,495.00

Imprint : Palgrave / Macmillan
ISBN : 9781137582447
YOP : 2016

Binding : Hardback
Size : 6.25" X 9.50"
Total Pages : 234
CD : No

About the Book What should be done about trafficking in women? Aradau shows that the problematization of trafficking as a security issue limits what can be done. Exploring the complex relationship between security, politics and subjectivity, this book suggests new forms of action which transcend security practices. Reviews Claudia Aradau is one of the most innovative thinkers in security studies today. Alternating between a provocative but highly insightful analysis of the securitising of trafficking of women and an incisive critique of recent developments in security studies, she argues that politics in the name of security is counter-productive, if not impossible. This is a wonderfully rich and topical book that firmly redefines both security studies and studies of trafficking of women as a study of political practice and the political. - Jef Huysmans, Senior Lecturer, Department of Politics and International Studies, Open University, UK and author of The Politics of Insecurity Aradau offers a complex, multifaceted account of how security policies, practices and discourses touch the bodies of women defined as trafficked [providing] a comprehensive set of practical and theoretical elements to strategize a way out of security. Guillermina Seri, Radical Philosophy 150, July/August 2008 Combining the analysis of trafficking with an engaged account of recent security debates, and building on an extensive reading of political and social theory, Rethinking Trafficking in Women: Politics Out of Security is an impressive as well as an ambitious book. Lene Hansen, Cooperation and Conflict: Journal of the Nordic International Studies Association Vol. 43: 2008 Aradaus book provides some fascinating [...] material on the practices of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) involved in the rescue, return and rehabilitation of trafficked women. Julia OConnell Davidson, feminist review 96: 2010 Contents Introduction: On the Contradictions of Trafficking in Women Problematizing Trafficking in Women: In the Absence of Security Problematizing Security: The Presence of an Absence Unmaking Security: Desecuritization, Emancipation, Ethics Subjects, Knowledge, Resistance The Politics of Equality The Politics of (Ambiguous) Universality The Politics of Freedom Conclusion: Politics Happens

Feminist Social and Political Theory Contemporary Debates and Dialogues - McLaughlin

Author

Janice McLaughlin

Cover Price : Rs 2,495.00

Imprint : Palgrave / Macmillan
ISBN : 9781137582409
YOP : 2016

Binding : Hardback
Total Pages : 224
CD : No

About the Book :- This important text introduces students to both feminism and other social and political theories via an examination of the inter relationship between different feminist positions and key contemporary debates. The book takes each debate in turn, outlines the main themes, discusses different feminist responses and evaluates the implications for real-life political and social issues. This user-friendly structure effectively redraws the map of contemporary feminist thought, offering a fresh and succinct summary of an extensive range of material and graphically demonstrating the ongoing relevance and value of a feminist perspective. Table of Contents :- Introduction Equal Rights Standpoint Theories Ethics of Care Postmodernism Moving on from Foucault Queer Theory Social Studies of Technology Conclusion About the Author :- JANICE MCLAUGHLIN is Lecturer in Sociology at the University of Newcastle, UK. Her research interests include contemporary feminist theorising and technology and society.

Multiculturalism, Religion and Women : Doing Harm by Doing Good? - Marie Macey

Author

Marie Macey

Cover Price : Rs 2,495.00

Imprint : Palgrave / Macmillan
ISBN : 9781137582348
YOP : 2016

Binding : Hardback
Total Pages : 236
CD : No

About the Book This book is the first sociological and feminist critique of multicultural theory and practice. Using empirical research, it answers the question: is multiculturalism bad for women? arguing that it is not only bad for (minority ethnic) women, but for minority and majority communities, and for society as a whole. Contents Multiculturalism, God and Gender Multiculturalism in Practice: Forced Marriage Multiculturalism and Liberal Democracy So What’s Wrong with Multiculturalism? Where Do We Go From Here? About the Author Marie Macey is Senior Lecturer in Sociology at the University of Bradford, UK. Her specialist areas of teaching, research and publication are concerned with euqlity issues based on ethnicity, gender and religion and she has published extensively in these areas.

The Economic Emergence of Women - Barbara R. Bergmann

Author

Barbara R Bergmann

Cover Price : Rs 2,495.00

Imprint : Palgrave / Macmillan
ISBN : 9781137582317
YOP : 2016

Binding : Hardback
Total Pages : 264
CD : No

About the Book:- This new edition of a classic feminist book explains how one of the great historical revolutions - the ongoing movement toward equality between the sexes - has come about. Its origins are to be found, not in changing ideas, but in the economic developments that have made women's labour too valuable to be spent exclusively in domestic pursuits. The revolution is unfinished; new arrangements are needed to fight still-prevalent discrimination in the workplace, to achieve a more just sharing of housework and childcare between women and men, and, with the weakening of the institution of marriage, to re-erect a firm economic basis for the raising of children. CONTENTS:- Why Did Women Emerge? The Social Factors: Births, Schools, Divorces, Ideas “Women’s Place” in the Labor Market Occupational Segregation by Sex: The Root of Women’s Disadvantage Setting the Pay for the Jobs Women Hold Government Action Against Discrimination Affirmative Action and Pay Equity The Occupation of Housewife Lone Parents and their Poverty Keeping House: The Economics and Politics of Family Care “Industrializing” Housework and Child Care A Policy Agenda for the Sex-Role Revolution Reviews:- "Recommended for specialists and laypersons who want a compact but thorough treatment of this area and for courses in women's studies and labor studies. - Library Journal Praise for the First Edition: "This is a wonderfully provocative book. Professor Bergmann traces how women's participation in the economy has grown and its implications for how we do and could live. The reader may not agree with all of Professor Bergmann's twelve-point policy agenda for further transforming the work place, the economy, and the home, but will most certainly be forced to consider anew our present arrangements and the usual policy prescriptions." - Heidi Hartmann, Institute for Women's Policy Research "The Economic Emergence of Women is a lively discourse on the status of women in the work place and at home...At her verbal best, the author displays a keen ability to to show up the flaws in an opponent's position...this is an excellent book . The author offers fresh insights and interesting recommendations on public policy for a broad range of topics including the welfare system, the plight of the single parent, the job of the housewife, and the industrialization of housework and childcare. The book is well worth its modest cost for both those who are actively concerned with the economic and social issues on feminist agendas, and for more general readers." - Journal of Economic Literature "The Economic Emergence of Women documents an economic revolution that has occurred with women entering the labor force in very large numbers, but a sociological revolution that has not occurred where women would be treated as economic equals in every respect. To get this sociological revolution started will take an ideological revolution in the roles (at home, work, and in society) that women are expected to play. Professor Bergmann pointedly describes both what has happened, what is happening, and what will have to happen if women are ever to be full participants in the American economy." - Lester C. Thurow, Cordon Y. Billard Professor of Management and Economics, MIT " 'Economic Woman' is the focus of this superb analysis of the constraints and opportunities American women face in today's labor market. Barbara Bergmann lucidly sorts out the complex factors and theories that account for the place of women in the economic structure, and offers sensible and realistic suggestions for analysis and remedy for women's difficulties in achieving equality in the work world. This book is a must for the policy maker, social scientist, and general informed reader." - Cynthia Fuchs Epstein, author, Women in Law

Gender-Technology Relations : Exploring Stability and Change - Hilde G. Corneliussen

Author

Hilde G Corneliussen

Cover Price : Rs 2,495.00

Imprint : Palgrave / Macmillan
ISBN : 9781137582256
YOP : 2016

Binding : Hardback
Total Pages : 210
CD : No

About the Book Through empirical material as well as theoretical discussions, this book explores developments in gender-technology relations from the 1980s to today. The author draws on her long-lasting research in the field, providing insight in both historical and more recent discussions of gender in relation to computers and computing. Contents Changing Images of Computers and Its Users since 1980 Discursive Developments within Computer Education Variations in Gender-ICT Relations among Male and Female Computer Students Stories about Individual Change and Transformation Layered Meanings and Differences Within Is There an Elsewhere? Reviews 'Corneliussen examines why expansive gender equity in Norway seems to influence every major segment of society - except computing technology. Her discourse analysis explores reasons for stability in gender-ICT relations, and suggests pressure points for change.' - Thomas J. Misa, University of Minnesota, USA 'Corneliussen's book is a challenging intervention into the debate over gender and technology. Through a diffractive reading of the research, Corneliussen tells an alternative story about gender and technology, demonstrating that their relations are not stable and fixed but hold potential for change.' - Susan Hekman, University of Texas at Arlington, USA

International Relations Theory Today - Ken Booth and Toni Erskine

Author

Ken Booth
Toni Erskine

Cover Price : $ 34.95

Imprint : Wiley
ISBN : 9780745671215
YOP : 2016
Edition : 2016

Binding : Paperback
Total Pages : 408
CD : No

About the Book :- International Relations (IR) theorists speak with conviction, and often passion, to the global condition of human society. The result is an important, dynamic and often deeply divided field. This long-awaited new edition of International Relations Theory Today offers undergraduate and postgraduate students an essential guide to the complex terrain of IR theory and the key questions on its agenda. With chapters by 25 prominent and provocative IR theorists, the book reveals the intellectual excitement - and turmoil - of theorizing world politics. It reflects the conflicts and tensions around the profound challenges facing the contemporary world, such as climate change, globalization, nuclear proliferation, and economic and political injustice and conflict, while also expressing hope that we can better understand, and respond to, these challenges. Above all, this book demonstrates the significance of thinking theoretically about international relations and developing the tools not merely to describe but also to explain, analyse, prescribe and possibly re-imagine the global political landscape. As the world comes face-to-face with historic challenges over the coming decades, International Relations Theory Today will help its readers to participate more effectively in debates about the most important global political dilemmas of our time. Contents :- 1. FIVE GENERATIONS OF IR THEORY 2. THEORY AND PRACTICE IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS 3. IR THEORY AS IDENTITY DISCOURSES Richard Ned Lebow 4. IR THEORY AND THE QUESTION OF SCIENCE 5. IR THEORY AS AN ETHICAL PURSUIT 6. DO IR SCHOLARS ENGAGE WITH THE SAME WORLD? 7. ‘IT’S THE ECONOMY, STUPID...’ 8. THE FUTURE OF WAR AS THE ULTIMA RATIO 9. THE NUCLEAR REVOLUTION AS THEORY 10. CARMEN MIRANDA RETURNS 11. GLOBAL CAPITALISM, INEQUALITY, AND POVERTY 12. ‘CIVILISED’ RESTRAINT AND INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY 13. DEMOCRACY IN A GLOBALISED WORLD 14. PROTEST AND INTERNATIONAL POLITICS IN THE INFORMATION AGE 15. GLOBAL GOVERNANCE BEYOND IR? 16. INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS IN THE ANTHROPOCENE 17. THE FUTURE FROM INSIDE THE LIBERAL WORLD ORDER 18. MUST IR REMAIN ABSTRACT IN THE FUTURE? 19. STUDYING WORLD POLITICS AS A COMPLEX ADAPTIVE SYSTEM 20. A NEO-HOBBESIAN FUTURE? 21. THE INTERNATIONAL STUDIES ASSOCIATION PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS 2157 (TWO EXCERPTS) About the Author :- Ken Booth is Senior Research Associate and President of the David Davies Memorial Institute of International Studies Toni Erskine is Professor of International Politics at the University of New South Wales, Australia.

Groups That Work : Techniques and Interventions - Swasti S Vohra

Author

Swasti S Vohra
Nishita Rai

Cover Price : Rs 595.00

Imprint : Ane Books Pvt. Ltd.
ISBN : 9788180520877
YOP : 2005

Binding : Hardback
Total Pages : 203
CD : No

DESCRIPTION This book puts together many of the key ideas, concerns, techniques and applications of group work. Using illustrations of various phenomena and processes pertaining to group work, it helps the reader to learn about the theory and practice of group work in a lucid and systematic manner. By bringing together various facets of group work in one volume the authors have been able to create an important resource for students, researchers and practioners in varied setting including therapeutic, counseling, community, Human Resource Development, Leadership Training, Voluntary Organisations, self Growth, School as well as researchers running focus groups in consumer and market research firms. In short wherever there are organized groups, which want to work! Because of it’s applied orientation it is essentially different from theory based books written in the area. CONTENTS Acknowledgments Preface Foreward 1.Evolution of Group Work : Present Scenario and Historical Antecendents 1.2Approaches to Dealing with Groups 2.Starting a Group : Agreements and Interventions 3.Training Group Observers 4.The Process of conducting focus groups 5.Groups and role playing 6.The Group Experiennce : Active Interventions 7.Group Termination ABOUT THE AUTHORS Swasti Shrimali Vohra, M.A., PhD, Psychology, University of Delhi. 16 years of teaching, research and training experience in Social Psychology and Counselling at the Post Graduate level, University of Delhi. Worked on as NSF sponsored International Cross-Cultural research project at University of Pennsylvania. Visiting scholar at Fordham University (New York) and Annenberg School of Communication (Philadelphia). Trained in Family and Group Counselling from the Post-Graduate Centre for Mental Health (New York), Arkerman Institute of Family Therapy (New York) and the REBT Institute (New York). Underwent `Leadership training’ from the Centre for Creative leadership (San Diego). Over 25 publications in internationally accredited, APA abstracted refereed journals. Currently Reader-in-Charge, Department of Applied Psychology, University of Delhi, South Campus. Nishita Rai, M.A Applied Psychology, Gold Medalist, South Campus, University of Delhi. Presently employed as a Project Fellow with National Council of Educational Research & Training. She has worked with several groups in the Organizational and Educational setting. Her research interest include Positive psyclology, Group dynamics, Empowerment and the Self.

Female Immigrant Entrepreneurs - Daphne Halkias

Author

Daphne Halkias
Paul W Thurman
Nicholas Harkiolakis
Sylva M Caracatsanis

Cover Price : Rs 3,495.00

Imprint : Gower / Gower Publishing
ISBN : 9788186268704
YOP : 2016

Binding : Hardback
Total Pages : 314
CD : No

About the Book A third of the world's entrepreneurial activity is driven by women with the mass movement of people now commonplace, the role of female entrepreneurs in immigrant communities has become an increasingly important component of the world economy, its productivity, and the struggle against poverty. Throwing light on the dynamics of entrepreneurship generally, and on immigrant and female entrepreneurship in particular, the global Female Immigrant Entrepreneurship (FIE) project is a huge and exciting research undertaking. Written by the project's team of researchers based in prestigious business schools and universities on almost every continent, this important book begins the process of discovering why and how female driven business start-ups often seem to spontaneously emerge in adverse environments. Is it randomness, luck, or chance that determine success or failure, or vital critical forces and the inherent qualities of the women involved? The research emerging from the FIE project point to answers to questions about the integration of immigrant communities, their interaction with host economic and business environments, and the role of women in that interaction. With findings from more than fifteen countries from the USA. With some of the world's oldest and largest immigratnt communities, to African countries that are the newest destination for Asian migrants, this book will help inform social and economic policy in communities and countries searching for prosperity. More than that, the book offers policy makers, business leaders, and those concerned with business development the chance to uncover some of the mystrey around the complex phenomenon of entrepreneurship itself. Contents PARTI INTRODUCTION Female Immigrant Entrepreneurship in Utta Pradesh Female Immigrant Entrepreneurship in New Delhi Female Immigrant Entrepreneurship in Tokyo Female Immigrant Entrepreneurs from Mainland Female Immigrant Entrepreneurs Chinese Women at the Forefront of Immigrant PART in AFRICA Female Immigrants Enrich their New Home Life Chronicles of Female Immigrant Entrepreneurs in Argentina The Greek Female Entrepreneurs of Montreal Brazilian Female Immigrant Entrepreneurs in Massachusetts The Interplay Among Multiple Cultures Female Immigrant Entrepreneurship in South Carolina USA Appendix A The Female Immigrant Entrepreneurship Survey Index Female Immigrant Entrepreneurship in Mediterranean About the Author Daphne Halkias, PhD. has been Visiting Scholar at the University of Oxford's Centre on Migration. Policy and Society (COMPAS), where she conducts a cross-national research on female immigrant entrepreneurship. Currently she is a Research Affiliate at the Institute for Social Sciences at Comell University. USA; Visiting Professor at American University in Paris; Senior Research Fellow at The Center for Youth and Family Enterprise (CYFE) at University of Bergamo, Italy; and Research Associate at the Center for Comparative Immigration Studies at the University of California, San Diego, USA. Paul W. Thurman, MBA, PhD Candidate, is a Clinical Professor at Columbia University Graduate Schools of Business. Public and International Affairs, and Public Health, New York, USA. Dr. Nicholas Harkiolakis is a Senior Researcher, Institute of Communications and Computer Systems at National Metsovio Polytechnic, Athens, Greece. Sylva M. Caracatsanis is a Researcher and Doctoral Candidate in Human Geography at the University of Exeter, UK.

Feminism in the News : Representations of the Women's Movement Since the 1960s - Kaitlynn Mendes

Author

Kaitlynn Mendes

Cover Price : Rs 2,495.00

Imprint : Palgrave / Macmillan
ISBN : 9781137582270
YOP : 2016

Binding : Hardback
Total Pages : 210
CD : No

About the Book :- An exploration of the representations of the women's movement, its members, and their goals between 1968 and 2008 in the British and American press. Examining over 1100 news articles, the book analyses the nuanced ways feminism has historically been supported, marginalized and debated in the mainstream press. Contents :- Contextualizing the Issues Reporting the Women’s Movement, 1968–82 Reporting Equal Rights, 1968–82 Reporting Feminism in 2008 Conclusion Reviews 'The book is easy to read, thorough and fascinating, taking the reader on a journey through feminist history between 1968-1982 as seen by the news. The langauge is readable and not filled with academic jargon, whilst never compromising on meticulous research, sharp analysis and interesting conclusions.' Bristol Indymedia Blog

Hinduism : A Gandhian Perspective - M. V. Nadkarni

Author

M. V. Nadkarni

Cover Price : Rs 795.00

Imprint : Ane Books Pvt. Ltd.
ISBN : 8180521109
YOP : 2006

Binding : Hardback
Total Pages : 536
CD : No

....The book is a ‘Must Read’ for its thought provoking analysis and valuable insights.... Prof. K.T. Pandurangi Former Professor of Sanskrit, Bangalore University, Vice-Chairman & Hon. Director Dvaita Vedanta Foundation, Bangalore “In my many years of listening to people talk on religion, dialogue and harmony, I was rarely as inspired and impressed as I was with your thoughts. ... very balanced, insightful and lofty way of thinking and expression.” Prof. Ali Khwaja Chairman- Banjara Academy, Hon. Director- Helping Hand DESCRIPTION The purpose of the book is to present a holistic understanding of Hinduism, to analyze its dynamics and historical process, to remove misunderstandings about Hinduism and to capture the whole process of rediscovery of Hinduism from time to time. This is done in terms of a Gandhian perspective, viewing Hinduism as happy to co-exist with other religions and also respect them. The continuing relevance of Gandhiji’s perspective on Hinduism consists in asserting that the authentic view of Hinduism is to see it as a liberal, inclusive, pluralist and socially sensitive religion. The book demolishes several myths that caste system is intrinsic to Hinduism, that Hinduism is other-worldly and indifferent to economic development, that its assimilative nature is subject to hierarchy, that it is anti individual, that it is anti rational, that it is indifferent to ethics and so on. But the book goes beyond apologetics and presents the dynamic process of change as well as continuity in Hinduism, and its capacity to rediscover it values from time to time to be in tune with the times. The dynamics of Hinduism is presented in terms of three phases Classical, Bhakti Movements and Modern. The book also explores Hindu approach to economic and social development, found to be both humane and ecologically sustainable. Finally it seeks to analytically answer why religion has become a cause for conflict and identifies factors that would promote peace, pluralism and progress, offering a perspective of hope. The book illustrates its arguments with interesting anecdotes from the life stories of Sants and presents some of their highly poetic compositions. It uses a variety of sources including literature in Indian languages. It is addressed to everyone who is interested in Hinduism, as well as to scholars in social sciences and religion. CONTENTS What Is Hinduism? Basic Ideas, • Is Caste System Intrinsic to Hinduism? Demolishing a Myth, • Dynamics of Hinduism Continuity and Change, • Dynamics of Hinduism Classical Phase, • Dynamics of Hinduism Bhakti Movements, • Dynamics of Hinduism Modern Phase, • Hindu Approach to Development, • Future of Religion a Perspective of Hope ABOUT THE AUTHOR Prof. M V Nadkarni an economist by training and profession, has a deep interest in social sciences, religion and philosophy. He was a Professor at the Institute for Social and Economic Change (ISEC), Bangalore, from 1976 to 1999 & is currently a Honorary Visiting Professor at the same Institute. He served as the Vice Chancellor for a full term of three years till 2002 at Gulbarga University, Karnataka. He was awarded National Fellowship by ICSSR for two years (2002-2004) in recognition of his distinguished work in social sciences, under which this study was prepared. He was elected President at the 55th Annual Conference of the Indian Society of Agricultural Economics and gave his Presidential Address on ‘Forests, People and Economics’ in November 1995 at IRMA, Anand. He has over 22 books (including books edited and major reports) to his credit, and over 100 papers in academic journals in India and abroad.

Staging Black Feminisms Identity, Politics, Performance - Lynette Goddard

Author

Lynette Goddard

Cover Price : Rs 2,495.00

Imprint : Palgrave / Macmillan
ISBN : 9781137582393
YOP : 2016
Edition : 2016

Binding : Paperback
Total Pages : 238
CD : No

About the Book Staging Black Feminisms explores the development and principles of black British women's plays and performance since the late Twentieth century. Using contemporary performance theory to explore key themes, it offers close textual readings and production analysis of a range of plays, performance poetry and live art works by practitioners. CONTENTS Black British Women and Theatre: An Overview Black Feminist Performance Aesthetics Winsome Pinnock’s Migration Narratives Jacqueline Rudet (Re)Writing Sexual Deviancy Jackie Kay and Valerie Mason-John’s Zamis, Lesbians and Queers Black Mime Theatre Women’s Troop Solo Voices: Performance Art, Dance and Poetry Black Feminist Futures?

Islam, Women, and Violence in Kashmir Between India and Pakistan - Nyla Ali Khan

Author

Nyla Ali Khan

Cover Price : Rs 2,495.00

Imprint : Palgrave / Macmillan
ISBN : 9781137582331
YOP : 2016

Binding : Hardback
Total Pages : 232
CD : No

ABOUT THE BOOK Nyla Ali Khan, the granddaughter of the first Prime Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah, gives an insider's analysis on the political and social turmoil that has eroded the ethos and fabric of Kasmiri culture. She monitors the effects of nationalist, militant, and religious discourses and praxes on a gender-based hierarchy. CONTENTS Conflicting Political Discourses, Partition, Plebiscite, Autonomy, Integration Cultural Syncretism in Kashmir Political Debacles Militarization of Jammu and Kashmir Negotiating the Boundaries of Gender, Community, and Nationhood Conclusion ABOUT THE AUTHOR Nyla Ali Khan is a visiting professor of English at the University of Oklahoma.

Feminist Political Theory An Introduction - Valerie Bryson

Author

Valerie Bryson

Cover Price : Rs 2,495.00

Imprint : Palgrave / Macmillan
ISBN : 9781137582362
YOP : 2016
Edition : 2016

Binding : Hardback
Total Pages : 292
CD : No

About the Book Feminist Political Theory provides both a wide-ranging history of Western feminist thought and a lucid analysis of contemporary debates. It offers an accessible and thought-provoking account of complex theories, which it relates to 'real-life' issues such as sexual violence, political representation, and the family. This timely edition has been thoroughly updated to incorporate the most recent developments in feminism and feminist scholarship throughout, in particular taking into account the impact of black and post-modern feminist thought on feminist political theory. Acknowledgements Contents Introduction Early Feminist Thought Liberalism and Beyond: Mainstream Feminism in the Mid-Nineteenth Century The Contribution of Marx and Engels Mainstream Feminism: The Vote and After, 1880-1939 Socialist Feminism in Britain and the United States Marxist Feminism in Germany Marxist Feminism in Russia Feminism After the Second World War Liberalism and Beyond: Feminism and Equal Rights from the 1960s Radical Feminism and the Concept of Patriarchy Patriarchy and Private Life: The Family, Reproduction and Sexuality Patriarchy: The Public Sphere Marxist and Socialist Feminism from the 1960s Black and Post-modern Feminism Feminist Theory in the Twenty-First Century Bibliography Index ABOUT THE AUTHORS VALERIE BRYSON is Professor of Politics at Huddersfield University and her publications include Feminist Debates: Issues of Theory and Political Practice (1999).

Women, Power and Politics - Anne Stevens

Author

Anne Stevens

Cover Price : Rs 2,495.00

Imprint : Palgrave / Macmillan
ISBN : 9781137582423
YOP : 2016

Binding : Hardback
Total Pages : 280
CD : No

DESCRIPTION A major new introduction to women's political involvement and role in the liberal democratic world drawing examples from a wide range of countries. Stevens assesses women's participation and representation in government, parliaments and at the grassroots. The cental focus throughout is on the issue of whether and how gender makes a difference. CONTENTS The Social and Economic Status of Women Women as Citizens Women as Voters The Representation of Women Strategies for Increasing Representation by Women Women and Positions of Power Feminism, Participation and Activism Do Women Make a Difference?: Political Theory and Political Practice Women's Policy: The Case of Equal Employment Policy Conclusion ABOUT THE AUTHOR ANNE STEVENS is Professor of European Studies, Aston University, UK.

Swami Vivekananda : An Iconoclastic Ascetic - Ajeet Jawed

Author

Ajeet Jawed

Cover Price : Rs 880.00

Imprint : Ane Books Pvt. Ltd.
ISBN : 9788180521959
YOP : 2019

Binding : Hardback
Total Pages : 216
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DESCRIPTION Swami Vivekananda one of the greatest sons of modern India, not only gave a revolutionary turn to our struggle for freedom but also suggested the principles for the reconstruction of future independent India. A careful study of his ideas and activities reveal that he was far ahead of his times and was an iconoclast in every arena. He was an ascetic but guided by reason, a Hindu saint but stood for a new religion with Islamic body and Vedantic brain, a patriot to whom Mother India was the goddess, a masiha of the masses who sought to place people of the lower-rung at the helm of national affairs, a preacher of love who asked his followers to fight against all injustices and intolerance. Unfortunately, independent India did not give any importance to his ideas. On the contrary, he was dubbed a revivalist, a reactionary, a counter-revolutionary, a Hindu chauvinist and an opponent of Islam and Christianity. The conservative Hindus were against his religious ideas, the aristocracy and the upper-castes were against the social order envisaged by him and the bourgeois class which had got the political power in its own hand was deadly against his socialist economy. As a result, Swami Vivekananda mostly remained not much known to the common masses. The study seeks to present before the readers an unbiased account of Vivekananda’s ideas, ideals and activities. CONTENTS Preface 1. Swami Vivekananda: The Man in the Making 2. Social Ideas 3. An Iconoclastic Ascetic 4. Swami Vivekananda: An Apostle of Harmony 5. A Passionate Patriot 6. Masiha of the Masses • Conclusion • Bibliography • Index. ABOUT THE AUTHOR The author of this book Dr. Ajeet Jawed is a Reader in Political Science Department of Satyawati College, University of Delhi. She is associated with both under-graduate and post-graduate teaching. In 1986 she was awarded degree of Doctor of Philosophy by the University of Delhi. In 1988 she wrote a book entitled Left Politics in Punjab(1935-47) and it was widely acclaimed. She has written many articles and research papers on Indias Freedom Struggle. In 1998 she wrote an outstanding book entitled “Secular and Nationalist Jinnah”. It was translated into Hindi and Urdu languages. Its second edition appeared in 2005. She has to her credit another well-researched book The Heritage of Harmony which is also being translated in Hindi. At present she is working on Mahatma Gandhi.

Colonialism / Postcolonialism, 2nd ed. Reprint 2012 (9780415350648) - Ania Loomba (EX)

Author

Ania Loomba

Cover Price : Rs 240.00

Imprint : T & F / Routledge
ISBN : 9780415350648
YOP : 2012

Binding : Paperback
Total Pages : 278
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Recommended on courses across academic disciplines and around the world, Ania Loomba’s Colonialism/Postcolonialism is accepted as the essential introduction to this vibrant and politically charged area of literary and cultural study. This remarkably comprehensive yet accessible guide to the historical and theoretical dimensions of colonial and postcolonial studies introduces and examines: key features of the ideologies and history of colonialism the relationship of colonial discourse to literature challenges to colonialism, including anticolonial discourses recent developments in postcolonial theories and histories issues of sexuality and colonialism, and the intersection of feminist and postcolonial thought. With extended coverage of emerging debates around globalization, as well as a fully updated bibliography, this second edition will continue to serve as the ideal guide for students new to colonial discourse theory, postcolonial studies or postcolonial theory. Contents Introduction 1. Situating Colonial and Postcolonial Studies 2. Colonial and Postcolonial Identities 3. Challenging Colonialism Conclusion: Globalisation and the Future of Postcolonial Studies Notes Bibliography About The Author Ania Loomba is Catherine Bryson Professor of English at the University of Pennsylvania. Her recent publications include Shakespeare, Race and Colonialism (2002) and Postcolonial Shakespeares (1998; co-edited with Martin Orkin). She has published widely in the fields of postcolonial studies, South Asian writing, Shakespeare and early modern literature.

Readings on Indian Constitution Secularism and Environment, (Kerala Ed.) - K.C. Muraleedharan

Author

K.C. Muraleedharan

Cover Price : Rs 80.00

Imprint : Ane Books Pvt. Ltd.
ISBN : 9789380156941
YOP : 2014

Binding : Paperback
Total Pages : 136
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About the Book The book brings together responses in textual form to injustice in the form of caste, race, gender, class and marginality and juxtaposes it with relevant parts of Indian constitution that ensures to all citizens of India freedom from all kind of discriminations. Contents Preface, MODULE-I : INDIAN CONSTITUTION, 1. The Telephone Conversation (Wole Soyinka) 2. The Humiliation of a Brown Child in a European School (Kamala Das, from My Story) 3. A Monologue: Raju Solanki 4. The Story of a Dalit Woman’s Education and Job: (Kumud Pawde-Excerpt from her Autobiography) 5. The Rich Will Make Temples for Siva: Basavanna 6. The Orange Seller’s Protest: Meena Alexander 7. The Exercise Book: Rabindranath Tagore 8. Barbie Doll: Marge Piercy , MODULE-II : FEDERALISM, 9. Centre-State Relations: Union Government, Not Central Government: Nani A. Palkhivala 10. The Election: Sitakant Mahapatra, MODULE-III : SECULARISM 11. A Hindu Princess and Her Islamic Dynasty: Kottarathil Sankunni (Translated by T C Narayanan), MODULE-IV : SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT, 12. Medha Patkar Interview: By Dilip D’Souza 13. Green Schools in a Greying World: Krishna Kumar, 14. Ecology: A.K. Ramanujan About the Author Dr. K.C. Muraleedharan is the Reader and Head of the Department of English, Payyanur College, Payyanur.

Methodology and Perspectives of Social Sciences , Kerala Edition - U.C. Biveesh

Author

U.C. Biveesh
P.V. Sreejith
M.P. Shibu

Cover Price : Rs 60.00

Imprint : Ane Books Pvt. Ltd.
ISBN : 9789380618333
YOP : 2010

Binding : Paperback
Total Pages : 100
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About the Book This book is an attempt to elucidate the comprehensive way of explaining and analysing Social Sciences that study men in society and are thus concerned with the analysis of human groups, collectivities and communities. A well-accepted definition of Social Science is that it is the science of social phenomena. This definition in turn emphasizes the importance of introducing the methodology and perspective for the same. Social Sciences thus aim at answering the questions on social reality of man. It is expected that a student having sufficient knowledge about the perspective of Social Sciences can raise rational questions and analyse the realities. Social Sciences being an unending dialogue between the past and the present, the study of it is quite important to mould a better future for mankind. Contents Preface, Introduction, Introduction to Social Sciences (Module 1), Survey of the Social Sciences (Module 2), Objectivity in Social Sciences (Module 3), Social Structure: Case Studies (Module 4), Model Question Paper About the Authors Biveesh U.C. is Assistant Professor in the department of Political Science, St. Stephen's College, Uzhavoor, M.G. University. He has worked as Project officer in the Project ''Modern Educational History of Kerala' at the Centre for Continuing Education Kerala (CCEK). He is associated with the Centre for Electoral Studies (SSSR), Thiruvananthapuram. Sreejith P.V. (F.I.P.) is Assistant Professor in the department of Political Science, Government Victoria College, Palakkad. He has also worked as Project Officer in the project 'Modern Educational History of Kerala' of CCEK. He is the academic coordinator of many projects in at SSSR, Thiruvananthapuram. Shibu M. P. is currently engaged in his Doctoral Research Programme at the Centre for International Politics, Organisation and Disarmament (CIPOD), School of International Politics, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. He has been associating with various research projects of the Institute of Parliamentary Affairs, Government of Kerala; and SSSR, Thiruvananthapuram.

Social Media and Strategic Communications - Hana S. Noor Al-Deen

Author

Hana S.Noor Al-Deen
John Allen Hendricks

Cover Price : Rs 2,495.00

Imprint : Palgrave / Macmillan
ISBN : 9781137498373
YOP : 2015

Binding : Hardback
Total Pages : 264
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Social Media and Strategic Communications provides comprehensive and original scholarly research that exhibits the strategic implementation of social media in both advertising and public relations. Policies, codes of ethics, and recommendations set by business organizations for best practices are also examined. Various research methodologies are employed to analyze the communication strategies applied by advertisers and public relations practitioners who have embraced social media as an integral part of their operations in order to develop and maintain strong and lasting relationships with customers and the public. Contents Dedication List of Appendixes List of Figures List of Tables Foreword; Everette E. Dennis Preface Acknowledgements PART I: SOCIAL MEDIA AND ADVERTISING 1. Advertising in Social Network Games – How Consumer Persuasion Knowledge and Advertiser Sincerity Impact eWOM of Marketer-Generated Messages; Jin Kyun Lee and Sara Steffes Hansen 2. Twitter as Gateway to Relationship Marketing: A Content Analysis of Relationship Building via Twitter; Brandi A. Watkins and Regina Lewis 3. Marketing Techniques and Strategies: Using Social Media as a Revenue- Generating Vehicle; Casey Hart, John Allen Hendricks, and Linda Thorsen Bond 4. The Current Trends in Social Media Usage at Corporations: Analysis of Facebook Fan pages of Fortune 500 Companies; Jae-Hwa Shin, Heather Carithers, Seungae Lee, Meghan Graham, and Nicole Hendricks PART II: SOCIAL MEDIA AND PUBLIC RELATIONS 5. Convergence of Digital Negotiation and Risk Challenges: Strategic Implications of Social Media for Risk and Crisis Communications; Karen Freberg and Michael J. Palenchar 6. Exploring Social Media Empowerment of Public Relations: A Case Study of Health Communication Practitioner Roles and the Use of Social Media; Brian G. Smith 7. 140 Characters for Better Health: An Exploration of the Twitter Engagement of Leading Nonprofit Organizations; Marcus Messner, Yan Jin, Vivian Medina-Messner, Shana Meganck, Scott Quarforth, and Sally K. Norton 8. Public Relations in a Virtual World: A Second Life Case Study; John C. Sherblom and Sara Green-Hamann PART III: SOCIAL MEDIA AND LEGAL/ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS 9. Organizational Social Media Policies and Best Practices Recommendations; Melissa D. Dodd and Don W. Stacks 10. Legal and Ethical Use of Social Media for Strategic Communicators; Daxton Stewart and Catherine A. Coleman 11. #knowwhatyoutweet: The FTC is Watching; Holly Kathleen Hall, Myleea D. Hill and Mary Jackson Pitts 12. Legal Issues in Social Media; Genelle I. Belmas Index About the Editors About the Contributors Hana S. Noor Al-Deen (PhD, SUNY at Buffalo) is Professor of communication at UNC Wilmington, USA. She has been involved with digital technology for almost 30 years. She was the lead editor of Social Media: Usage and Impact and the sole editor of Cross-Cultural Communication and Aging in the United States. John Allen Hendricks (PhD, University of Southern Mississippi) is Chair and Professor of the Department of Mass Communication at Stephen F. Austin State University, USA. He has published five books that have received wide recognition including one that was awarded the 2011 Distinguished Book Award from the Applied Communication Division of the National Communication Association.

Research Methodology and Scientific Writing, 2nd Edn - C.George Thomas

Author

C.George Thomas

Cover Price : Rs 1,995.00

Imprint : Ane Books Pvt. Ltd.
ISBN : 9789388264488
YOP : 2019

Binding : Hardback
Size : 6.25" X 9.50"
Total Pages : 644
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About the Book This thoroughly revised and expanded second edition comprises of 24 chapters and each chapter is further divided into sections of specific units. Considering the demand of the readers, following four new chapters have been added: • Units and Numbers considering the necessity of adopting only SI units in scientific measurements. • Guidelines for Successful Lecturing for those who would like to pursue a career in teaching. • Note making, Note-taking and Assignments to boost the learning outcomes for students. • Plagiarism: Prevention and Cure to warn about the perils of plagiarism and the corrective steps. Other chapters have been restructured with addition of new materials. By splitting the chapter on "Approaches to Research", a new chapter "Major Research Methods" has been added with more inputs on the section, participatory learning and action. The chapter "Information Sources" has been split into two, "Publications and the Library" and "Academic Databases" that has been rewritten by deleting some non-functional databases and adding several useful ones with the latest trends and web links. Similarly, the chapter on "Scientific Writing: improve your writing skills" has been split into three with additional information. The chapter on "Preparation of Thesis and Research papers" has been split into two, devoting a chapter entirely for thesis writing. The chapter on "References: How to cite and list correctly" has been restructured by adding new trends in referencing with several new examples. With the restructured and additional contents, the reader will find the book more informative and useful. Contents 1. Research: The Search for Knowledge 2. Philosophy of Research 3. Approaches to Research 4. Major Research Methods 5. Experimental Research 6. Collection and Analysis of Data 7. Planning and Writing a Research Proposal 8. Publications and the Library 9. Academic Databases 10. The Literature Review 11. Preparation of Research Papers and Other Articles 12. The Structure of a Thesis 13. Tables and Illustrations 14. Reasoning in Research 15. References: How To Cite and List Correctly 16. Improve Your Writing Skills 17. Use Appropriate Words and Phrases 18. Punctuation Marks and Abbreviations 19. Units and Numbers 20. Conference Presentations and Posters 21. Guidelines for Successful Lecturing 22. Note Taking, Note Making, and Assignments 23. Ethics and Related Issues in Research 24. Plagiarism: Prevention and Cure Index About the Author Dr. C. George Thomas is Professor and Head in the Department of Agronomy, Kerala Agricultural University, Thrissur. Currently, he holds the post of Associate Dean, College of Horticulture as well. He has more than 34 years of experience in teaching, research, and guiding students. Dr. Thomas obtained MSc (Ag) from Kerala Agricultural University and PhD from Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi. A renowned science writer, Dr. Thomas has authored 16 books, 90 research papers, and over 250 other articles. He is a recipient of the Karshaka Bharati award of Govt. of Kerala for his contributions towards farm journalism.

Women on Corporate Boards and in Top Management - Colette Fagan

Author

Colette Fagan
Maria C.Gonzalez Menendez
Silvia Gomez Anson

Cover Price : Rs 2,495.00

Imprint : Palgrave / W.H. Freeman
ISBN : 9781137498366
YOP : 2015

Binding : Hardback
Total Pages : 308
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Work and Welfare in Europe Series Editors: Denis Bouget, University of Nantes, France; Jochen Clasen, University of Edinburgh, UK; Ana Guillen Rodriguez, University of Oviedo, Spain; Jane Lewis, London School of Economics and Political Science, UK; and Bruno Palier, Sciences Po Paris, France This book provies a cross-national European comparative analysis of the presence-and absence-of women on the board of directors of companies. The gender profile of this elite position is a key indicator of vertical segregation of employment. The relative standing of women on corporate boards and in top executive positions indicates women’s access to prestigious and influential’ top jobs’ and the extent of the gender gap in high level decision making in the economy. The volume includes both national and cross national levels of analysis. A suite of strategically selected national studies develops new empirical analysis of women’s presence on company boards, and the variation between different types of companies and board positions (executive and non-executive). Cross national similarities and differences in trends and patterns are identified and theoretically informed explanations are advanced. Contents List of Tables List of Figures List of Boxes Series Preface Acknowledgements Funding Reference - Introduction; M.González Menéndez, C.Fagan and S.Gómez Ansón - Women on Boards in Europe; Past, Present and Future S.Gómez Ansón -The Women on Boards in Europe Project: Aims, Methodology and Implications; M.González Menéndez& L.Martínez González - Gender Quotas for Corporate Boards in Norway – Innovative Gender Equality Policy; M.Teigen - Surge Under Threat – The Rapid Increase in Women on Swedish Boards of Directors;L.Bohman, M.Bygren &C.Edling - Individual Competence and Official Support: Women on Company Boards in Finland; P.Korvajarvi - Women's Representation on the Boards of UK Listed Companies; N.Teasdale, C.Fagan&C.Shepherd - Women in Top Management in France: A Time of Change; M.Smith, P.Srinivasan & K.Zhuk - Spain on the Norwegian Pathway: Towards a Gender-Balanced Presence of Women on Corporate Boards ; M.González Menéndez& L.Martínez González - Women’s Under-Representation in Top Management Jobs in Slovenia: New and Persisting Barriers for Younger Generations of Women ;A.Mrčela, B.Lužar& S.Šmuc - Women in Management – The Hungarian Case; B.Nagy - Conclusions; C.Fagan & M.González Menéndez Bibliography Index COLETTE FAGAN is Professor of Sociology and Co-Director of the European Work and Employment Research Centre, University of Manchester UK. MARÍA C. GONZÁLEZ MENÉNDEZ is Senior Lecturer of Sociology at the University of Oviedo, Spain. SILVIA GÓMEZ-ANSÓN is Associate Professor of Finance and Accountancy, University of Oviedo, Spain.

Victims' Assistance in India - Suggesting Legislative Reform - Sanjeev P Sahni, Astha Dhanda and Manjushree Palit

Author

Sanjeev P Sahni
Astha Dhanda
Manjushree Palit

Cover Price : Rs 1,195.00

Imprint : Ane Books Pvt. Ltd.
ISBN : 9789385462436
YOP : 2019

Binding : Hardback
Total Pages : 218
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About the Book Until the 20th century, there has been more consideration of the rights of the accused than those of the victims. Even with the advent of the victimology movement, changes have been minimal for the marginalized community of victims and their families. In 2009, the addition of Section 357 to the Indian Criminal Procedure Code mandates that the State grant compensation to the victims of crime, but the execution of these schemes in practicality remains impaired by procedural loopholes and territorial applicability. The authors of this book undertake a global policy analysis in the arena of victim assistance in comparison to the one in India and suggests certain legislative reforms for consideration of our policy analysts, lawmakers and victim rights activists. The book, Victims Assistance in India is an outstanding work that underlines the plight of the victims of crime and abuse of power who ought to be at the centre of the criminal justice system. It is a welcome initiative that will be valuable for all stakeholders in the justice system. Honble Justice Mr. Arjan K. Sikri Supreme Court of India The book is informative, exhaustive and presents a complete comparative study of Victimology and victims assistance in India and the other nations of the world. The subject matter is complicated but it has been presented by the experts in a lucid and interesting manner. The intricate questions and the problems are unfolded with skill, care and clarity. Honble Justice Mr. Sudip Ranjan Sen High Court of Meghalaya, Shillong Written in a concise form and presented eloquently, this book is path breaking. Professor (Dr.) G. S. Bajpai President, Indian Society of Victimology Registrar, National Law University, Delhi An excellent reader for classes in victimology, profound in content and inspiring in its challenging perspectives for improvements of the Indian criminal justice system. Professor (Dr.) Gerd F. Kirchhoff Former President, Secretary General and Treasurer of the World Society of Victimology This book is an outstanding contribution towards advancing the understanding of victimology and victim justice within the larger context of protecting the rule of law and access to justice. Professor (Dr.) C. Raj Kumar Vice Chancellor, O.P. Jindal Global University Contents 1. Data on Victimization in India 2. Remembering the “Forgotten” : A Critique of Victim Compensation Schemes 3. Supreme Court Cases on Victim Compensation 4. Policy for Victims of Crime: A Comparative Analysis 5. Victimization and its Impact:Need for Psychosocial Support 6. Legislative Reform Suggestions for a Victim Sensitive Legislation in India About the Authors Dr Sanjeev P. Sahni is the Principal Director of Jindal Institute of Behavioural Sciences and a member of the Governing Body and Advisor to the Vice Chancellor at the Jindal Global University. Astha Dhanda is a former Research Fellow with Jindal Institute of Behavioural Sciences and has a Masters in International Crime and Justice, International Law and Legal Studies (United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute). Dr. Manjushrce Palit is an Assistant Professor at JGU and Deputy Director of Jindal Institute of Behavioural Sciences. She is also the Deputy Director of the Centre for Victimology and Psychological Studies.

Peasant Struggles, Land Reforms and Social Change - Malabar 1836-1982 - P. Radhakrishnan

Author

P Radhakrishnan

Cover Price : Rs 1,100.00

Imprint : Ane Books Pvt. Ltd.
ISBN : 9789386761224
YOP : 2018

Binding : Hardback
Size : 6.25" X 9.50"
Total Pages : 244
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About the Book The product of painstaking, scholarly and systematic research undertaken in the late 1970s and early 1980s, this book provides a panoramic view of the dynamics of peasant struggles, land reforms and social change in Kerala in general and its northern part Malabar in particular. The author in this well-researched, empirically rich book, begins with the general proposition that land reforms were no liberal gifts from enlightened governments but have been historical processes necessitated by protracted peasant struggles. The detailed descriptive facts, the numerous tables and the data unearthed through strenuous fieldwork would stimulate further research into the questions raised in the book. In the Preface to this second edition of the book the author raises the puzzle of Keralas "depeasantization" since the 1980s shortly after the completion of the implementation of land reforms; and the deepening paradox of the "Kerala phenomenon". To understand these also in perspective by intelligent lay readers, interested academics, researchers, and policy makers, the book is an essential reading. Contents 1. Introduction; 2. Land and Society in Pre-British Malabar; 3. Peasant Struggles and Land Reforms, 1836-1956; 4. Peasant Struggles and Land Reforms, 1957-70; 5. Implementation of Land Reforms, 1970-81; 6. Land Reforms and Changes in Land System, 1970-79; 7. Land Reforms and Social Change, 1970-79; 8. Conclusion; References; Index. About the Author Dr P RADHAKRISHNAN was a Professor at the Madras Institute of Development Studies, Chennai, INDIA. His teaching and research experience spans four decades. He has published widely. His other books and monographs include INDIA, Political Villainy: UPAs Fall, AAPs Surge; Religion, Caste and State; The Perfidies of Power: India in the New Millennium; INDIA, The Perfidies of Power: A Social Critique; and Progress Towards Education forAll: the Case of Tamil Nadu. He has to his credit several other publications, which include articles in edited books and leading journals, research notes, working papers, and reviews.

China’s Worrying Eunuchs Resistance to Beijing’s Belligerence in the South China Sea - Gautam Kumar Jha and Saumyajit Ray

Author

Gautam Kumar Jha
Saumyajit Ray

Cover Price : Rs 999.00

Imprint : Ane Books Pvt. Ltd.
ISBN : 9789388264457
YOP : 2019

Binding : Hardback
Size : 6.25" X 9.50"
Total Pages : 220
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About the Book The Peoples Republic of China brooks no interference in the South China Sea by anyone, be it Japan, United States, or even the United Nations. As Beijing sees it, even the South East Asian countries, whose claims on the various islands in the South China Sea it rejects, should not have anything to do with the region. This book tells the story of Chinese belligerence in the volatile region it claims as its own, and resistance to it from various quarters. Contents 1. The Philippines Claims of Sovereignty over South China Sea 2. A New Imperial China: The Hague Ruling and the South China Sea dispute 3. Differing perspectives on the Looming Crisis in the South China Sea: Belligerence or Tempest in a Teapot 4. Sino-US Rivalry in South China Sea: A New Normal 5. South China Sea Imbroglio: Indias Interests at Stake 6. Natuna Islands: China Drags Indonesia to South China Sea 7. The South China Sea Dispute: Appraising ASEANs Response 8. South China Sea Dispute and Sino-ASEAN Relations: Implications for India 9. Malaysias South China Sea Policy: Still Walking the Tightrope 10. Maritime Security in the Malacca Straits: Challenges and Prospects 11. Vietnam and the South China Sea: Two-Fold Strategy. About the Editors Gautam K. Jha is Assistant Professor in Bahasa Indonesia at the Centre for Chinese and South East Asian Studies of the School of Language, Literature and Culture Studies at Jawaharlal Nehru University (New Delhi, India). A PhD in South East Asian Studies from the School of International Studies of JNU, Dr. Jha is an expert on the languages and cultures of the South East Asian peoples and is presently engaged in research on the influence of Indic civilization on the region. The only Bahasa Indonesia teacher in JNU, he goes on frequent lecture tours to South East Asia and other parts of India and the world. He is also an accomplished tabla player. Saumyajit Ray is Assistant Professor in United States Studies at the Centre for Canadian, US & Latin American Studies of the School of International Studies of Jawaharlal Nehru University (New Delhi, India). The only teacher in the university to offer courses on American culture and society, Dr. Ray has a number of articles on American politics, society, religion, and language to his credit. He is also the author of the book AMERICA’S COMMON BOND: WHY ENGLISH SHOULD BE THE OFFICIAL LANGUAGE OF THE UNITED STATES (Reference Press, 2010).

Research Methodology for Social Sciences - S. Kevin

Author

S Kevin

Cover Price : Rs 995.00

Imprint : Ane Books Pvt. Ltd.
ISBN : 9789388264686
YOP : 2019

Binding : Hardback
Size : 6.25" X 9.50"
Total Pages : 220
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About the Book The objective of this book is to explain in a simple and lucid style the basic principles and methods of research methodology being followed for research in the field of social sciences. The focus is on explaining the basics so that the researcher understands what research is and how the research activity has to be planned and executed. A research project starts with the identification of a research problem and ends with the preparation of the research report. There are different processes or activities involved in the execution of the research project. The important activities are: formulation of the research problem, literature survey, identification of variables and hypotheses from the theoretical framework, preparation of the research design and the sampling design, collection of primary and secondary data using questionnaires and interview schedules with measurement scales, analysis of data using descriptive statistics, inferential statistics and econometric models for time series data, hypothesis testing and finding solution to the research problem, and preparation of the research report. All these research processes are explained with suitable illustrations in the book. The book also includes separate chapters on qualitative research and research in the digital environment. The book is expected to serve as a reference book for researchers in social sciences, including students, faculty, and professional esearchers. The book is prepared with a practical bias to guide the researchers in the execution of different research activities. Contents 1. What is Research? 2. The Research Problem 3. Literature Survey 4. Theoretical Framework and Hypotheses 5. Research Design 6. Sampling Design 7. Data Collection 8. Measurement Scales 9. Descriptive Statistics for Data Analysis 10. Inferential Statistics for Hypothesis Testing 11. Time Series Analysis 12. Qualitative Research 13. Report Writing 14. Research in the Digital Environment About the Author S. KEVIN (Ph.D.) has over 38 years of experience in teaching Commerce and Management courses at the post graduate level. He served as Professor of Commerce and Pro Vice Chancellor at the University of Kerala. He also served as the Director of TKM Institute of Management, Kollam (Kerala) and as the Director and Dean of Management Studies, Bishop Jerome Institute, Kollam (Kerala). His areas of specialization are financial management, security analysis and portfolio management, international finance, and derivatives. He has published four books for the students of finance – all published by PHI Learning. He has extensive experience in the research field. He has published several research articles in scholarly research journals such as Finance India, Economic and Political Weekly of India, Productivity, Yojana, Decision, International Journal of Management and Systems, etc.

Democracy and Social Movements - A Sociological Analysis of Bihar's Backward Class Movement - Shashi Bhushan Singh

Author

Shashi Bhushan Singh

Cover Price : Rs 880.00

Imprint : Ane Books Pvt. Ltd.
ISBN : 9789388264860
YOP : 2019

Binding : Hardback
Size : 5.50" X 8.50"
Total Pages : 166
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About the Book Why men rebel? What is the logic of political alliances? How agents and social structure interact during the course of social movements? By studying intensively the Bihars backward class movement, the book tries to explore and answer some of these questions. Based upon first hand information about the region under study, an attempt has been made to understand the relation between social structure and social movements. Social movement is a long drawn process, whereas in initial years, a group of people struggle to create conducive environment (social structure) for the origin of social movement. Initially, the social structure remains hostile, since erstwhile dominants use harsh measures to crush any voice that may go against their domination. However, some people having vision, perseverance and charisma prepare the environment for the origin and growth of the movement. In course of time as the situation becomes favourable, large number of people becomes part of the movement leading to significant change in the social structure. However, further change in social structure makes the situation hostile for the sustenance of the social movement. At this point of time the movement starts losing its steam. Contents Introduction 1. Locating the Social: An Outline of Social Structure 2. The Democratic Movement: Coming of Backward Class Movement 3. How the Dominants Fought?: Caste Dynamics in Naxalite Movement 4. Between Naxalism and Democracy: SCs Struggle for Liberation 5. What happened to the MBC: Story of Persistent Marginalization 6. Backward Classes and New Social Order: End of Movement Persistene of Sentiment, Conclusions: Social Structure and Social Movements About the Author Shashi Bhushan Singh teaches sociology at the Delhi School of Economics, University of Delhi. His research interest centres on the issues related to democratic representation.

Central Asia : Post-Coldwar - Geopolitics and Geoeconomics - G.M. Shah

Author

G.M. Shah

Cover Price : Rs 1,495.00

Imprint : Ane Books Pvt. Ltd.
ISBN : 9789389212471
YOP : 2019

Binding : Hardback
Size : 6.25" X 9.50"
Total Pages : 312
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About the Book This book is a repository of latest available data and information on various aspects of geopolitics and geoeconomics of Central Asia. The Central Asian region described as the Heartland of Eurasian supercontinent by Halford John Mackinder in 1919, has witnessed a geopolitical competition for influence and control, known as the classical Great Game between the Russian Empire and the British Empire in the 19th century. The geopolitical rivalry between United States and the former Soviet Union during most of the 20th century, especially in the Rimland surrounding the Heartland has been described as the Cold War situation between the capitalist bloc and the communist bloc The disintegration of former Soviet Union in 1991 has ended the Cold War but has ushered an era of New Great Game in the Central Asian region. However, the object of geopolitical rivalry among major world powers and regional powers is mainly the vast hydro-carbon resource potential of the Central Asian region. The book will be of great relevance to the post-graduate students, research scholars and academicians interested in International Studies in general and the Central Asian Studies in particular. Contents 1. Introduction 2. Geopolitics of Central Asia 3. Eurasian Economic Union: Cost and Benefit for the Central Asian States 4. Dynamics of Security in Central Asia and its Implications for the Regional Integration 5. External Powers in Central Asia 6. Geopolitical Clusters in Eurasia 7. Chinas Strategic Engagement with Central Asia 8. Great Game in Central Asia: An Analysis of Goals, Players and Strategies 9. New Great Game in and Uzbekistan 10. Understanding the New Great Game in Central Asia 11. Russias Role in New Great Game in Caspian Sea Region 12. Role of United States, Russia and India in New Great Game in Central Asia 13. Central Asia in the Post-Cold War Era 14. Democratic Kazakhstan— Promoter of Peace and Security in Eurasia 15. Post-Soviet Central Asia: Role and Strategy in the Region 16. The Impact of New Great Game on Kyrgyzstans Democratisation and Politics 17. Energy Potential of Turkmenistan: Implications for South Asia Especially India 18. Indias Neighbourhood Policy: Challenges of Change 19. Indias Economic Relations with Afghanistan with Special Reference to Trade and Investment 20. India and Central Asia in The Changing Dynamics of Asia 21. Indias Response to New Great Game in Central Asia with Special Reference To Tajikistan 22. Good Governance, Human Rights and Globalisation 23. Post-Cold War Development Challenges of Central Asia States 24. Freedom of Press in Central Asian States: an Overview 25. Post-Soviet Kazakhstan: Politics of Identity and Inter-Ethnic Relations About the Editor Prof. G.M. Shah works at the Academy of International Studies, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi. He is the Coordinator of UGC-Centre for Central Asian Studies. After graduation he pursued his Masters in Geography and Regional Development and M. Phil. & Ph.D. in Central Asian Studies from the University of Kashmir, Srinagar. He worked as a Lecture and a Reader (Central Asian Studies) at the Academy of Third World Studies, JMI from 1998 to 2008 and as Associate Professor (Central Asian Studies) at the Academy of International Studies, JMI from 2008 to 2012. Prof. Shah has authored three books and published more than 40 papers on Central Asia. He has also organized many national and international seminars and conferences on geopolitics, geoeconomics and regional cooperation and development in Central Asia.


   

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