Contemporary Social Problems

Contents: Preface. 1. What are social problems? 2. Analysis of social problem. 3. Social problems in India. 4. Rural India and civil rights. 5. Anatomy of corruption and black money. 6. Problem of illiteracy. 7. Beggary--a social problem. 8. Problem of poverty. 9. Terrorism: a social problem. 10. Problem of crimes and Juvenile delinquency. 11. Prostitution vs. sex workers. Select bibliography. Index.

"A social problem is a condition which is defined by a considerable number of persons as a deviation from some social norms which they cheris. Social problems vary in different societies in nature, dimension and magnitude. Here in the present work we have collated eleven articles encompassing vital information on different social problems in special reference to India." (jacket)