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This book brings together contributions of distinguished scholars from different social sciences looking at different aspects of the phenomenon of ageing in the context of India. It represents a tryly multidisciplinary approach to the phenomenon of ageing and its nature. The various papers in this book provide a review of literature, identify the trends and gaps in gerontological research in the country as also suggest areas of concern for further research. The ...
Ageing is a universal experience for everyone, with diversity in meaning and interpretation. The global phenomenon of population ageing also afflicts India. Though the process of ageing of India’s population is still in its early phase, it is expected to gain momentum in the 21century and pose a major problem to the country. Care for the elderly is fast emerging as a critical element of public and private concern. The interface between the State and social ...
Karnataka is among the few Indian states which have been reform-oriented. It is a story of reform efforts in several areas. Karnataka is in a state of transition. This book seeks to capture the dynamics of the newly emerging trends in Karnataka as it tries to engage itself with the forces of the new economic order and as it readily adapts itself to rapidly changing conditions. It helps connect readers to Karnataka and see what is happening there. This book ...