South Asia: Polity, Literacy and Conflict Resolution (In 3 Volumes)

The present publication in three volumes provides an in-depth analysis of the political, socio-economic, educational and security situation and ongoing patterns of social change in South Asia. The first volume Politics of South Asia deals with the political situation of the region including critical issues such as geopolitics, caste politics, communal violence, status of minorities, women’s participation in politics and regional cooperation, etc. The second volume Literacy and Development in South Asia describes the educational status and human development in the region. The third volume Conflicts in South Asia discusses issues such as multi-level security challenges; nuclear conflicts; trends in politicization and militarisation; women and conflicts; terrorism; interstate conflicts; human rights violations and democratic peace etc. This work will be a highly valuable reference tool for scholars, policy planners, students and teachers and researchers. It is intended to afford readers the opportunity to become intimately familiar with the key aspects which determine the sustainable development and bright future of South Asia