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If India is described in conflicting and exaggerated terms-a growth miracle, yet a poverty stricken country-Breaking Through creates a more nuanced portrait of the nation. It presents an India that is at the cusp of change, attempting to emerge from poverty.
In Breaking Through, this India is exemplified through individual, representational stories of innovation, endeavour, struggle and ‘success’. We meet poor and orphaned Neelu, who becomes a serial ...
The role of corporate social responsiveness (CSR) in society has always engaged social theorists and activists. This informal and interesting book engages with the historical, political, social, and developmental issues relevant to this debate in an Indian context. Using both cases from Indian industry and relevant international perspecrtives, Mitra argues for a reassessment of the roles of business, government and civil society engagement.
The economic reforms of the last fifteen years have increasingly brought the private sector to the forefront. This has also led to a growing expectation of the role business can play in social development. Indian corporates are beginning to respond to this 'market force of social expectation' through responsible business practices and contributions to social initiatives. In this informed and well-grounded book Meera Mitra uses her hands on experience as a ...