Social Development in Indian Subcontinent
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Social Development in Indian Subcontinent
Book Details
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Publisher: Rawat Publications
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Author: H. Y. Siddiqui
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Language: English
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Edition: 2004
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ISBN: 8170338409
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Pages: 296
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Cover: Hardcover
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Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.7 x 0.8 inches
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Sale Territory: India
About the Book
This book provides a critical analysis of the development process in the Indian subcontinent, specifically focusing on India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. It challenges the optimistic claims made by planners in these countries regarding their progress in achieving social development over the past fifty years. The book assesses the current economic, political, and social realities in these nations and offers a look into what can be expected in the near future.
While acknowledging the changes that have occurred, the book argues that these societies have not fully modernized. It highlights the persistent gender disparities in access to education, healthcare, and political participation, alongside the ongoing divide between rural and urban populations regarding economic opportunities and social services.
Despite the differences in the size of economies and political systems, the book observes that the situation in all three countries remains quite similar, with only slight differences in achievements over the past five decades. India, though more politically stable and economically stronger, has still failed to meet key goals such as poverty eradication, universal literacy, and comprehensive healthcare.
This book aims to provoke policymakers, practitioners, and scholars to rethink their strategies for development, especially in light of the global economic and political shifts.
About the Author
H.Y. Siddiqui is a professor in the Department of Social Work at Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi. He has been a Fulbright Scholar at the Center for Social Development, George Warren Brown School of Social Work, Washington University, St. Louis (USA), and has served as a Visiting Professor at Massey University in New Zealand and McMaster University in Canada. He has contributed significantly to the field of social work and development studies.
