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Education has always been seen as a fundamentally optimistic human endeavour characterized by aspirations for progress and betterment. It is understood by many to be a means of overcoming handicaps, achieving greater equality and acquiring wealth and social status. Education is perceived as a place where children can develop according to their unique need and potential. It is also perceived as one of the best means of achieving greater social equality. Many would ...
Social Work is a professional and academic discipline committed to the pursuit of social welfare, social change and social justice. The field works towards research and practice to improve the quality of life ad to the development of the potential of each individual, group and community of a society. Social workers perform interventions through research, policy, community organizing direct practice and teaching. This book will affirm the valuable contribution ...
The concept of Environmental Education is not a new one, as a major part of human knowledge is derived from nature. Environment pollution in different forms continues to trouble us but environmental education makes it possible for us to understand the clear outcome of human activities on the environment. Those who want to pursue environmental education seriously shall also study related disciplines that include physical science, biological science, social science ...
A study of Hindu, Buddhist and Jain mythology, the work presents Indian mythology as highly complex and diverse in themes and giving myriad insights into life. It examines the close link between mythology and religion in India and the basic elements of Hindu mythology, particularly Vedic mythology. It focuses on the legends and stories of Hindu gods and goddesses (the ‘Trinity of Gods’). It deals in-depth with stories of Lord Buddha’s life and ...
This book of terrorism examines the underlying causes of terrorism and details concrete measures for addressing them. The study of these roots and risk factors of terrorism needs to be an essential component of any counter-terrorist strategy. The Roots of Terrorism not only examines what makes terrorists tick, but also what can be done to prevent their emergence. The terrorist activities have explored the conscious and sub-conscious motivations of terrorists, few ...
Women and Islam investigates the debate on the subject and illustrates the ways in which Islamic perceptions of women tend to undergo significant change in communities. This book offers a new perspective on women's lives in modern Muslim world to reveal that equal personal and democratic rights of men and women reflect the true spirit of the Qur'an. The status of women in Pre-Islamic period in which the Arab Adaat-guided customs are contrasted with the role of ...
The book 'Development of Education in India' covers the brief history of education imparted from Vedic to modern period. It deals with the topics of development of education in Vedic Period; education during Muslims; religion and education; primary education; basic education system education in public school; higher education; aims of educations; women education; vocational education in India; computer and internet education; teacher education; adult education; ...
This textbook on environmental studies has been written for students, teachers and all who are interested in environmental science. It covers the entire breadth of the environmental studies, providing concise, nontechnical explanations of physical processes and systems and the effects of human activities. It explores the interactions of humans within the natural environment and probes issues thoroughly examining their scientific basis, their history, and ...
The book ‘Development of Education in India’ covers the brief history of education imparted from vedic to modern period. It deals with the topics of Development of Education in Vedic Period; education During Muslims’ Religion and Education; Primary Education; Basic Education System Education in Public School; Women Education; Vocational Education in India; Computer and Internet Education; Teacher Education; Adult Education; Promotion of Education; ...
Administration is ever growing subject of study and with the passing of time it is shedding its uni-disciplinary character and is becoming more and more interdisciplinary. Efforts are being made to study and develop its principles on scientific lines and several schools of thought have expressed their opinion about administration. Each school has certain prominent thinkers. Each one has tried to come out with certain principles, which in his ...