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Cooperative Federalism in South Asia and Europe Contemporary Issues and Trends

Cooperative Federalism in South Asia and Europe Contemporary Issues and Trends

This book explores the challenges opportunities and trends impacting the working of federations in South Asia and Europe. It deliberates on the changing socio-economic realities challenges facing the existing structures of governance degrees of consociationalism and the growing aspirations of people in South Asia and Europe. Through case studies from Greece Germany Austria Switzerland Spain France Sri Lanka Pakistan Nepal Maldives Bhutan and India the volume focuses on critical issues relating to cooperative federalism – its complexities institutional dilemmas and trends in South Asia and Europe. It discusses a variety of themes relevant to Cooperative Federalism including federal-state relations; cooperative governance; constitution; multiculturalism fiscal relations democratization devolution of powers consociationalism and global citizenship in South Asia and Europe. The book further emphasizes the need to strike a balance between the federal government and the constituent units in these two regions. Topical and lucid this book will be of interest to teachers scholars and researchers of political science comparative government and politics federalism South Asian politics European politics governance studies and political studies. | Cooperative Federalism in South Asia and Europe Contemporary Issues and Trends

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Hindu–Muslim Relations What Europe Might Learn from India

Hindu–Muslim Relations What Europe Might Learn from India

This book reconstructs Hindu–Muslim relations from a European standpoint. Drawing from the Indian context the author explores options for Western Europe – a region grappling with the refugee crisis and populist reactions to the growth of Muslim minorities. The author shows how India can serve not only as a model but also as a warning for Europe. For example European liberals may learn not only from the achievements of Indian secularism but also from its crisis. Based on extensive interviews with Indians from diverse backgrounds from politicians to social activists and from the middle class to slum dwellers the volume investigates a wide range of perspectives: Hindu and Muslim religious and secular moderate and militant. Relevant engaging and accessible this book speaks to a broad audience of concerned citizens and policy makers. Scholars of political science sociology modern history cultural studies and South Asian studies will be particularly interested. | Hindu–Muslim Relations What Europe Might Learn from India

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Science and Scientification in South Asia and Europe

Science and Scientification in South Asia and Europe

This volume critically examines the role of science in the humanities and social sciences. It studies how cultures and societies in South Asia and Europe underwent a transformation with the adoption or adaptation of scientific methods turning ancient cultural processes and phenomena into an enhanced scientific structure. The chapters in this book Discuss the development of science as a method in modern and historical contexts and the differences between modern science scientification and pseudoscience. Study the interactions between bodies of knowledge such as Sanskrit and computer science; mathematics and Vedic mathematics; science and philosophy. Drawing on textual material extensive fieldwork and in-depth interviews this book will be of great interest to scholars and researchers of philosophy Indology history linguistics history and philosophy of science and social science. | Science and Scientification in South Asia and Europe

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The Pandemic in Central Europe A Case Study

The Pandemic in Central Europe A Case Study

This book studies the different models adopted by contemporary states in Central Europe in fighting the SARS-CoV-2 virus. With thorough analysis of different results and impacts of governmental policies the authors examine the direction of the global economy after the pandemic ends. The volume: Analyzes the risks and effectiveness of the policy strategies taken by political regimes within states of central Europe; Probes into the changes in the functioning of post-pandemic society especially the limitations of human rights due to state coercion and corruption risks; Understands issues related to the law-making process healthcare policy digitisation of state institutions and key processes carried out by entities of the system of public authority and the establishment of principles and mechanisms of cooperation between the state and the business environment; Distinguishes the approaches of central and local administrations and of public authorities and citizens to the pandemic phenomenon; Assesses the actions taken by NATO and the national armed forces in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic with particular emphasis on the situation in the Visegrad Group countries. A timely study this will be of great interest to scholars and researchers of political theory sociology public health and social care governance public policy security studies and public administration. | The Pandemic in Central Europe A Case Study

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Government–NGO Relationships in Africa Asia Europe and MENA

Government–NGO Relationships in Africa Asia Europe and MENA

This volume brings together some of the most recent scholarship on government and civil society. It examines the axis of the relationship between national governments and civil society organisations (NGOs) by highlighting commonalities as well as differences among four key regions in the world. Using the stability vs. instability framework the book explores a range of pertinent issues including human rights development foreign policy state-building regime change governance frameworks wars and civil liberties. It studies diverse situations from those entailing comprehensive cooperation to those involving politically contentious and revolutionary activities. With case studies from Africa Asia Europe and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) this volume will be useful to scholars and researchers of political science global politics international relations sociology development studies global governance and public policy as well as to those in the development sector and NGOs. | Government–NGO Relationships in Africa Asia Europe and MENA

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Immigration and Integration Policy in Europe Denmark and Sweden 1970–2010

Immigration and Integration Policy in Europe Denmark and Sweden 1970–2010

This book analyzes contemporary changes in immigration and integration policy in the wake of populism and rise of right-wing parties across the world. It examines how in the face of substantial migratory flows rising security concerns regarding immigration and a refugee crisis of unprecedented levels member states of the European Union have responded by calling for restrictive immigration policies border patrolling and intensified integration programs. Focusing on Denmark and Sweden the volume employs a unified theoretical framework to look at how internal political debates institutional patterns constitutional frameworks and political competition are key to a systematic explanation of immigration and integration policy changes in Europe. This volume will be of great interest to scholars and researchers of migration and diaspora studies public policy politics and international relations sociology and social anthropology as well as government officials think tanks and policymakers. | Immigration and Integration Policy in Europe Denmark and Sweden 1970–2010

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The Virtual Couch COVID-19 through a Psychoanalytic Lens

The Virtual Couch COVID-19 through a Psychoanalytic Lens

This book is one of the first systematic examinations on the looming mental health crisis emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic from a psychoanalytic perspective. Bringing together practising therapists from Asia and Europe this book: analyses themes like anxiety depression sexuality loss and death through clinical vignettes highlights how children adolescents and adults have been responding to the pandemic explores how personal and collective trauma are mourned remembered repeated and worked through studies deep-seated prejudices and fears focuses on how the pandemic has stimulated exceptional manifestations of human solidarity and creativity Comprehensive and practical this book will be an essential guide for mental health professionals counsellors therapists and medical doctors treating psychological trauma. | The Virtual Couch COVID-19 through a Psychoanalytic Lens

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Transformative Law and Public Policy

Transformative Law and Public Policy

This book explores the convergence of law and public policy. Drawing on case studies from Asia Europe the Middle East and Australia it examines how judicial and political institutions are closely linked to the socio-economic concerns of the citizens. The essays argue for the utilization of both legislative and executive private and public spheres of society as vehicles for transformative social change and to safeguard against violations of socio-economic rights. The volume will be of great interest to both public and private stakeholders as well as professionals including NGOs and think tanks working in the areas of law government and public policy. It will also be immensely useful to academics and researchers of constitutionalism policymaking and policy integration social justice and minority rights. | Transformative Law and Public Policy

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Social Research Methodology Qualitative and Quantitative Designs

Social Research Methodology Qualitative and Quantitative Designs

This book provides unrivalled coverage of both quantitative and qualitative research methods making it invaluable for anyone embarking on social research. Divided into five parts/sections it introduces tools techniques critical aspects and knowledge of conducting social research which include a detailed discussion about the basics of social research social research problem review of literature hypothesis sampling research design tools of research statistics and report writing. The volume helps acquire knowledge develop an understanding apply the concepts in social research and curate checklists and rating scales designed to evaluate the statement of a problem research proposal hypothesis different methods of research and writing research reports. It also includes a brief discussion about statistics the style of reporting and the criteria for evaluating social research. This book will be a helpful reference/text for graduates postgraduates doctoral scholars and all those interested in societal development. It would also be useful to students researchers and teachers of the various social sciences disciplines like psychology sociology education social work and other allied subjects. It would be an invaluable companion to professionals and data scientists working in the field of analytics. | Social Research Methodology Qualitative and Quantitative Designs

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Agricultural Sector in India Accelerating Growth and Enhancing Competitiveness

Agricultural Sector in India Accelerating Growth and Enhancing Competitiveness

This book presents a comprehensive overview of a range of concepts methods strategies and policies in agriculture and natural resource management environmental economics production economics and sustainable agricultural development. It explores effective analytical tools and science innovations and management solutions to enhance yields manage the supply chain strengthen institutional mechanisms and service and support systems for farmers. It highlights the importance of enabling policies which can benefit farmers resulting in cost-efficient and quality-improving farm practices increased profits and income for farmers and better management of natural resources. The essays in the book honour the academic teaching and research contributions of Professor R. Ramanna in the field of agricultural economics. They also address issues which are relevant to the growing research in sustainable agricultural development and natural resource management including the use of new concepts tools analyses technologies innovations and policy strategies modelled in local contexts that can easily be scaled and applied to similar contexts elsewhere. This book will be of interest and use to students researchers practitioners and policymakers working in varied fields of agricultural economics sustainable development public policy rural sociology political economy economics of innovation institutional economics and industrial organisation. | Agricultural Sector in India Accelerating Growth and Enhancing Competitiveness

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New Media and Public Diplomacy Political Communication in India the United States and China

New Media and Public Diplomacy Political Communication in India the United States and China

This book examines the role of new media and digital technologies in public diplomacy and political communication. Exploring political communication in India as well as in the US and China it highlights the fundamental changes that new technology has brought about in public diplomacy. While facilitating direct engagement with constituents and tapping into territories and audiences which were harder to reach before the new media’s power to influence perceptions has revolutionised public diplomacy and engagement like never before. While managing national brands utilizing digital tools has emerged imperative for contemporary nation states they are equally engaged in online disinformation and influence campaigns. This book analyzes these activities and also emphasizes the critical role of social media in defining and shaping political attitudes while empowering the ordinary public and the leadership alike. The author through examples from India the US and China also examines the challenges of using digital tools in diplomacy and its effects on democracies across the world. Lucid and engaging this book will be an essential read for students and scholars of communication studies political studies diplomacy and foreign policy defence and strategic analysis media and culture studies and international relations. | New Media and Public Diplomacy Political Communication in India the United States and China

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Barbuda Changing Times Changing Tides

Barbuda Changing Times Changing Tides

This volume explores a range of themes including impacts of climate change resilience sustainability indigeneity cultural genocide disaster capitalism preservation of biodiversity and environmental degradation. Focusing on the island of Barbuda in the West Indies it shares critical insights into how climate change is reshaping our world. The book examines how climate has changed in the Caribbean over different spatial and temporal scales and how varying natural and anthropogenic factors have shaped Barbuda’s climatic and cultural history. It highlights projections of 21st-century climate change for the Caribbean region and its likely impacts on Barbuda’s coastal ecosystems potable groundwater resources and heritage. With essays by researchers from the United States Canada Caribbean and Europe this volume straddles a range of disciplines such as archaeology anthropology paleoclimatology environmental sciences science education and Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK). Drawing on interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary approaches that explore the intersection of natural and social systems over the longue durée the volume will be of interest to scholars researchers and students of ethnography social anthropology climate action development studies public policy and climate change. | Barbuda Changing Times Changing Tides

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Power Legitimacy and World Order Changing Contours of Preconditions and Perspectives

Power Legitimacy and World Order Changing Contours of Preconditions and Perspectives

This book reflects on the reasons for the decline of international cooperation in world politics and studies ways to restore legitimacy in the international order. It engages with the concept of legitimacy in international relations theories and practices to examine the discussions around power shifts the decline of liberalism demands for inclusive international architectures and challenges to multilateralism as well as established norms by leaders and nationalisms. It studies the impact of the post-COVID-19 world order on the nature of power in the international system and changes in normative concerns of security. The volume also interrogates political legitimacy through an area studies lens by examining the concept of legitimacy separately in the USA Europe South Asia Southeast Asia Latin America and Africa. An important and timely text featuring contributions from eminent scholars this book will be of use to students and researchers of modern history political science and international relations. It will also be of interest to think tanks and policy-making bodies concerned with international affairs and foreign policy. | Power Legitimacy and World Order Changing Contours of Preconditions and Perspectives

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Religious Conversion Indian Disputes and Their European Origins

Religious Conversion Indian Disputes and Their European Origins

This book re-examines the issue of religious conversion which has been a site of conflict in India for several centuries. It discusses wide-ranging themes such as conversion education and reform in colonial India; the process and practices of conversion in Christian Europe; Gandhi conversion and the equality of religions; perspectives from Hindu nationalism secularism and religious minorities; religious freedom and the limits of propagating religion; and conversion in constitutional law commissions and courts to chart new directions for research on religion tradition and conversion. Tracing developments from the 19th-century colonial era to contemporary times the book analyses cultural background frameworks and the origins of religious conversion and its conceptualisation in Western Christianity. It further delves into how Indian culture and its traditions have shaped responses to conversion. Part of the Critical Humanities Across Cultures series this book will be useful to scholars and researchers of critical humanities religion cultural studies sociology of religion comparative religion philosophy anthropology theology Indology history politics postcolonial studies critical theory and South Asian studies. | Religious Conversion Indian Disputes and Their European Origins

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Nation and Its Modes of Oppressions in South Asia

Nation and Its Modes of Oppressions in South Asia

This volume examines nationhood as a concept and how it became the basis of political discourse in South Asia. It studies the emergence of nationalism in modern states as a powerful omnipotent and omnipresent form of political identity in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. This book examines the idea of a nation as it originated in medieval Europe as an unending process of 'othering' individuals groups and communities to establish its hegemony exclusivity and absolute power within a political discourse. It sheds light on how these new political frameworks in the name of nationalism resulted in conflicts and bloodshed. It unleashed politics of retribution and facilitated majoritarianism minority persecution and collective authoritarianism which devastated individuals and collectivities. Further the author also discusses various prominent ideas and contemporary theories on nationalism alongside pivotal socio-cultural factors which have significantly shaped the formation of modern nation states and their politics. Topical and nuanced this book will be indispensable to researchers scholars and readers interested in nationalism political science modern history political theory political philosophy political sociology political history post-colonial studies and South Asia studies. | Nation and Its Modes of Oppressions in South Asia

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Reversals of Fortune Why the Hierarchy Of Nations So Often Turns Topsy-Turvy

Reversals of Fortune Why the Hierarchy Of Nations So Often Turns Topsy-Turvy

Why has history so often turned the economic and political hierarchy of nations topsy-turvy? This book examines the evidence of the last 500 years to challenge the two dominant narratives on the answers to this question. It argues that the explanation lies neither in the quality of institutions that societies possess nor in their capacities for technological innovation. What matters for the economic and political success of a country it claims is the interaction between current technological knowledge and global demand on the one hand and its geography and the population it inherits from its past on the other. Those societies succeed whose endowments best fit the requirements of current technology and world demand. It hardly matters who developed the technology. In the process of examining the patterns that inform the fates of nations over time Reversals of Fortune charts the economic histories of Western Europe and Asia from the sixteenth century to the present day. A compelling tour de force this book reshapes and rethinks global history. The volume will be a fascinating read for scholars of history and economics especially economic history and human geography. | Reversals of Fortune Why the Hierarchy Of Nations So Often Turns Topsy-Turvy

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Negotiating Resilience with Hard and Soft City

Negotiating Resilience with Hard and Soft City

This book explores how cities are shaped by the lived experiences of inhabitants and examines the ways they develop strategies to cope with daily and unexpected challenges. It argues that migration livelihood and public health challenges result from inadequacies in the hard city—urban assets such as land infrastructure and housing and asserts that these challenges and escalating vulnerabilities are best negotiated using the soft city—social capital and community networks. In so doing the authors criticise a singular knowledge system and argue for a granular nuanced understanding of cities—of the interrelations between people in places everyday urbanisms social relationships cultural practices and histories. The volume presents perspectives from the Global South and the Global North and engages with city-specific cases from Africa India and Europe for a deeper understanding of resilience. Part of the Urban Futures series it will be of great interest to students and researchers of urban studies urban planning urban management architecture urban sociology urban design ecology conservation and urban sustainability. It will also be useful for urbanists architects urban sociologists city and town planners policy makers and those interested in a deeper understanding of the contemporary and future city. | Negotiating Resilience with Hard and Soft City

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Contemporary ELT Strategies in Engineering Pedagogy Theory and Practice

Contemporary ELT Strategies in Engineering Pedagogy Theory and Practice

This book explores innovative pedagogical practices and teaching and learning strategies in the engineering curriculum for empowered learning. It highlights the urgency for developing specific skill sets among students that meet the current market recruitment needs. The authors present a detailed framework for fostering a higher level of competence in students especially in their communication skills their knowledge of media and technology tools and their leadership skills. The book offers examples of new and effective teaching strategies including cognitive metacognitive and socio-affective strategies which align well with the existing and evolving technical curriculum. The book will be of interest to teachers students and researchers of education engineering and higher education. It will also be useful for English language teachers educators and curriculum developers. | Contemporary ELT Strategies in Engineering Pedagogy Theory and Practice

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What Is Critical in Language Studies Disclosing Social Inequalities and Injustice

What Is Critical in Language Studies Disclosing Social Inequalities and Injustice

This volume examines the notion of criticality in language studies. Drawing on the work of the Frankfurt School – Adorno Habermas Horkheimer and Marcuse among others – the chapters in the volume examine a variety of linguistic contexts: from gender activism to web journalism from the classroom to the open streets. It also presents theoretical and methodological guidelines to researchers interested in • Expanding their critical outlook for meaning brought on by the notion of criticality in contemporary language studies. • Understanding criticality in languages through historical political and social perspectives. • Using linguistics and language studies as tools to dissect and disclose social injustices. This book will be of great interest to scholars and researchers of language studies and linguistics philosophy politics and sociology and social policy. | What Is Critical in Language Studies Disclosing Social Inequalities and Injustice

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The Routledge Handbook of Field Work Education in Social Work

The Routledge Handbook of Field Work Education in Social Work

This Handbook provides an authoritative account of international fieldwork education in social work. It presents an overview of advances in research in social work field education through in-depth analyses and global case studies. Key features: * Discusses critical issues in teaching social work and curriculum development; health care social work; stimulated learning; field education policies; needs challenges and solutions in fieldwork education; reflexivity training; creativity and partnership; resilience enhancement; integrated and holistic education for social workers; student experience; practice education; and ethical responsibility of social work field instructors. * Covers social work field education across geographical regions (Asia and the Pacific; North and South America; Australia and Oceania; Europe) and major themes and trends from several countries (U. S. A. ; Canada; Australia; China; Hong Kong; Sweden; Aotearoa New Zealand; England; Ukraine; Spain; Estonia; Italy; Ireland; Slovenia; Poland; Romania; Greece; Norway; Turkey; and the Czech Republic). * Brings together international comparative perspectives on fieldwork education in social work from leading experts and social work educators. This Handbook will be an essential resource for scholars and researchers of social work development studies social anthropology sociology and education. It will also be useful to educators and practitioners of social work in global institutions of higher studies as well as civil society organisations. | The Routledge Handbook of Field Work Education in Social Work

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Population Geography A Systematic Exposition

Population Geography A Systematic Exposition

This book studies the origins and development of population geography as a discipline. It explores the key concepts tools and statistical and demographic techniques that are widely employed in the analysis of population. The chapters in this book: Provide a comprehensive geographical account of population attributes in the world with a particular focus on India; Study the three major components of population change – fertility mortality and migration – that have remained somewhat neglected in the study of human geography so far; Examine the salient social demographic and economic characteristics of population along with topics such as size distribution and growth of population; Discuss major population theories policies and population–development–environment interrelations thus marking a significant departure from the traditional pattern-oriented approach. Well supplemented with figures maps and tables this key text will be an indispensable read for students researchers and teachers of human geography demography anthropology sociology economics and population studies. | Population Geography A Systematic Exposition

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Macroeconomic Policies for Emerging and Developing Economies

Macroeconomic Policies for Emerging and Developing Economies

This book examines the relevance of the concepts and hypotheses of macroeconomics in the contemporary world. It discusses the current debates on theory and practices of macroeconomic policies with a focus on developing economies emerging from the impact of Covid-19 pandemic. The volume advocates for a symbiotic relationship between macroeconomic policies and development strategies. It analyses several issues related to macroeconomic tools which include openness capital flows exchange rate and financial strategies. It underscores the need to design a development strategy that accounts for the economic context of the countries concerned. Further the book advocates for well-regulated macrofinancial policies promoting sustainable growth. It also provides recommendations to policy makers on formulating a sound and inclusive macroeconomic policy essential for financial stability. This book will be of interest to students and researchers of macroeconomics public administration development studies management and policymaking. It will also be useful to economists policymakers and journalists working on emerging and developing economies. | Macroeconomic Policies for Emerging and Developing Economies

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Predictive Analytics in Human Resource Management A Hands-on Approach

Predictive Analytics in Human Resource Management A Hands-on Approach

This volume is a step-by-step guide to implementing predictive data analytics in human resource management (HRM). It demonstrates how to apply and predict various HR outcomes which have an organisational impact to aid in strategising and better decision-making. The book: Presents key concepts and expands on the need and role of HR analytics in business management. Utilises popular analytical tools like artificial neural networks (ANNs) and K-nearest neighbour (KNN) to provide practical demonstrations through R scripts for predicting turnover and applicant screening. Discusses real-world corporate examples and employee data collected first-hand by the authors. Includes individual chapter exercises and case studies for students and teachers. Comprehensive and accessible this guide will be useful for students teachers and researchers of data analytics Big Data human resource management statistics and economics. It will also be of interest to readers interested in learning more about statistics or programming. | Predictive Analytics in Human Resource Management A Hands-on Approach

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Elementary Education in India Policy Shifts Issues and Challenges

Elementary Education in India Policy Shifts Issues and Challenges

This book examines the policy shifts over the past three decades in the Indian education system. It explores how these shifts have unequivocally established the domination of neoliberal capital in the context of elementary education in India. The chapters in the volume:• Discuss a range of elementary education policies and programs in India with a focus on the policy development in recent decades of neoliberalism. • Analyse policy from diverse perspectives and varied vantage points by scholars activists and practitioners illustrated with contemporary statistics. • Introduce the key curriculum assessment and learning debates from contemporary educational discourse. • Integrate the tools and methods of education policy analysis with basic concepts in education like equality quantity equity quality and inclusion. A definitive inter-disciplinary work on a key sector in India this volume will be essential for scholars and researchers of education public policy sociology politics and South Asian studies. | Elementary Education in India Policy Shifts Issues and Challenges

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Research Methodology for Social Sciences

Research Methodology for Social Sciences

Research Methodology for Social Sciences provides guidelines for designing and conducting evidence-based research in social sciences and interdisciplinary studies using both qualitative and quantitative data. Blending the particularity of different sub-disciplines and interdisciplinary nature of social sciences this volume: Provides insights on epistemological issues and deliberates on debates over qualitative research methods; Covers different aspects of qualitative research techniques and evidence-based research techniques including survey design choice of sample construction of indices statistical inferences and data analysis; Discusses concepts techniques and tools at different stages of research beginning with the design of field surveys to collect raw data and then analyse it using statistical and econometric methods. With illustrations examples and a reader-friendly approach this volume will serve as a key reference material for compulsory research methodology courses at doctoral levels across different disciplines such as economics sociology women’s studies education anthropology political science international relations philosophy history and business management. This volume will also be indispensable for postgraduate courses dealing with quantitative techniques and data analysis.

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