The 94 papers in this set of five volumes, presented at an international conference, organised by Barkatullah University, Bhopal, analyse the interface between human rights and poverty, with particular reference to India. Dealing with conceptual theoretical and philosophical dimensions of poverty and human rights, they address a wide range of issues pertaining to the situation of human rights and poverty among different social groups in different states of the country. The role of National Human Rights Commission and NGOs in the protection of human rights and in eradication of poverty has also been analysed.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR S.N. Chaudhary
S.N. Chaudhary, a former fellow of A.N. Sinha Institute of Social Science, Patna, Indian Institute of Advanced Study, Shimla and MSH, Paris, is Head, Department of Sociology and Social Work, Barkatullah University, Bhopal. He has written, edited and translated more than 15 books. He has composed more than 15 research projects, written more than 50 research articles and produced more than 18 Ph.Ds. Dr. Chaudhary is actively associated with many national and international NGOs in different capacities. Currently, he is working on Technological Modernization in Agriculture and Social Change; Untouchability and Poverty among the Tribals; and Gains and Pains of Globalisation.
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