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082 _a304.809
_bSHA-G
100 _aSharma, A.K.
245 _aGandhian Perspectives on Population and Development
260 _bConcept Publishing
_c1996
_aNew Delhi
300 _a271p
440 _aGandhian Studies and Peace Research Series-8
504 _aInclude Bibliography and Index
520 _aThis book attempts to develop a theory of population in the light of thoughts and ideas of M.K. Gandhi. It formulates a conceptual framework of Gandhian paradigm in which diverse issues such as development, social and gender relations, science and technology, urban-rural relations, etc. can be examined. The book is divided into three sections. the section has five chapters devoted to the examination of population trends in the world and in India, the theory of demographic transition and aspects of sustainable development. Section B has two chapters devoted to the discussion of Gandhian theory of population. section, divided into seven chapters, applies Gandhian theory in following areas: conceptualisation of development, gender relations and feminism, environment, urban patterns sociology of science, fertility among minority groups and holistic theory of population
650 _aSociology
_vPopulation growth
_vUrban
_zIndia
650 _aPhilosophy
_vGandhi, Mahatam 1869-1948
_zIndia
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_cBK