Encyclopaedia of Social Welfare (4 Vols-Set)

Contents: Vol. I: Preface. 1. Concept and perception. 2. Collective efforts for social service. 3. Welfare organisation. 4. Working area. 5. Practical aspects. 6. Schemes for society. 7. Selfless service. 8. Fiscal provisions. 9. Administering social welfare. 10. Legal aspects. 11. Crusade against poverty. 12. Service for health. 13. Demographic aspects. Bibliography. Index.

Vol. II: Preface. 1. Nature and concept. 2. Welfare for minority groups. 3. Welfare of backward castes. 4. Welfare of other backward castes. 5. Rehabilitation of scheduled tribes. 6. Social work for bonded labour. 7. Welfare of the family. 8. Protection of women. 9. Protection of the aged. 10. Placement of the handicapped. 11. Correcting the culprits. 12. Service personnel reinstallation. 13. Service in countryside. 14. Official efforts. Bibliography. Index.

Vol. III: Preface. 1. Social issues. 2. Common men\'s issues. 3. Increasing population. 4. The unemployment. 5. Unrest among students. 6. Poverty in society. 7. Black money. 8. Corruption in society. 9. Caste system. 10. Women\'s issues. 11. Drug addiction. 12. AIDS victims. 13. Literacy issue. 14. The solution. Bibliography. Index.

Vol. IV: Preface. 1. Social movement. 2. Collective moves. 3. Movements of youth. 4. Movements of women. 5. Agricultural and industrial movements. 6. Movements of backward classes. 7. Movements of tribes. 8. Aimless movements. 9. Role of faith. 10. NGO\'s role. 11. Punjab movements. 12. U.P. movements. 13. Karnataka movements. 14. Telangana movements. 15. Impact of the west. 16. World scenario. Bibliography. Index.

"Welfare of the people, the country or the state which a government controls heads the priority list of things of any government in the world.

There are umpteen organizations governmental and non-governmental in our society to safeguard the different sections in our society yet many aspects need to be taken into consideration before one can even dream of an ideal state. Although India is a rapidly growing economy, the income disparity prevalent amongst the people and our poor Human Development Index clearly indicate that much need to be done in the area of social welfare.

Poor literacy rate, ever present and increasing infant mortality rate and sex ratio in several states present a dismal picture of the steps taken for the welfare of the masses.

Provision of quality primary education to children transgressing castist, regional, gender and religious bias and provision of security to women who are now taking up employment in different occupations at par with men will be a positive initial step in this direction.

This encyclopedia comprising four volumes virtually covers all the aspects of the subject and has been prepared after intensive research and thorough analysis of the subject. A must reading for all related to this field."