Aspects of Human Development and Culture

Contents: Foreword. Preface. Introduction. 1. Theory and concepts. 2. Globalization, development and culture. 3. Indian culture and development. 4. Buddhism and development. 5. Interviews.

"The book recognizes the increasing realization that the non-economic and cultural aspects, long ignored in the development debate, deserve a prominent place. Human Development and Culture are seen both as a means as well as goals. The book contains selected articles and essays which are arranged according to the following themes: Theory and concepts, globalization and development, human development and Indian culture and what is rare in such a book a section on Buddhism and Development is also included. The book is suffused with a interdisciplinary perspective. Those interested in the meaning and process of human development and culture from a wide-angle and cross-cultural view are likely to benefit most from the book." (jacket)