Ghanshyam Shah
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In this book, researchers from prominent academic institutes in Gujarat examine objectively the much talked about Gujarat model-the growth process in the state in the past decade or so. Apart from examining the validity of the theory and policy framework underlying the economic reforms in India, the book examines in depth the interpretation and implementation of this framework in Gujarat and studies the inclusiveness of the growth in terms of achieving ...
The Dalits, once known as "untouchables" have from time immemorial been socially and economically oppressed, culturally subjugated and politically marginalised. However, in recent times they have begun to assert themselves and have launched movements aimed at ushering in a new social order based on the principles of equality and liberty. Even though many Dalits have, as a consequence, reached positions of power and prominence, particularly in the ...
Political science has largely focused on moral political philosophy, normative concepts and the working of political institutions. This volume, the fourth in the series entitled readings in Indian government and politics, examines non-or extra-institutional collective actions as agents of political and social change, and social movements as a defining force in the political process. Covering social movements in India over the last five decades, the seminal essays ...
The Indian state under the directives of the constitution is expected to play the role of interventionist to bring social transformation. It aims at eradicating feudal hierarchical social order based on Brahminical ideology and building an egalitarian secular modern society providing all citizens social and political justice, equality, liberty and dignity of life. The Dalits, socially and economically most oppressed of Indian society look upon the state not only ...
This is the eighth volume in a major series which studies the status of land reforms throughout the country. It focuses on Gujarat and Maharashtra and contains original essays by scholars, activists and administrators who have in-depth knowledge of the current situation regarding land reforms in the two States. The contributors place the two states in a contemporary framework. They point out that Gujarat and Maharashtra are the two most advanced industrial ...
The Indian constitution seeks to prevent the perpetuation of caste and build casteless social system. But this has not happened over the fifty-odd years since Indian independence, and shows little sign of happening in the near future. Therefore no understanding of Indian politics is possible without a thorough understanding of the complexities of caste. The aim of this book is to bring about such an understanding. Structured into four parts and prefaced by a ...
India is passing through a rapid social upheaval. The questions need to ponder over on the eve of Golden Jubilee celebrations of Independence are: On which way we are going? What is the nature of social transformation? Who are the gainers and losers of development? What new socioeconomic forces and value systems are emerging in the country? What role social scientists and other intellectuals play in the process of social transformation towards better social ...
Gujarat is one of the most industrialised and prosperous of the states comprising the Indian Union. In social terms, however, the all-round development of the state has been accompanied by a widening gap between a wealthy and dominant middle class, and the vast labouring classes whose important contribution to the phenomenal growth of the state has been without commensurate returns in terms either of incomes or the quality of their lives. Conceived as a ...