Rural Development and Underdevelopment : An Interdisciplinary Study

Contents: Preface. 1. "Development and underdevelopment" in development studies. 2. Political economy of rural development in India. 3. History of rural underdevelopment in Orissa. 4. Kalahandi-Nawapara Syndrome. 5. Interdisciplinary methodology of the study. 6. An empirical study in Bhaisadani Village. 7. Summary of the findings and concluding remarks. Bibliography. Appendices. Index.

"This book is based on interdisciplinary research work. It deals with a wide range of issues in social science disciplines. Therefore, it is very useful not only to academicians in various disciplines like sociology, anthropology, political sciences, history, economics, philosophy, psychology, and development studies but also to general readers, social activists, government officials, researchers, experts and students in different disciplines who are concerned with or interested in rural development issues in India." (jacket)