Full Description
This textbook specifically focuses on sociology of development in the South Asian context. Its exclusive focus on the intricate relationship between key theories and the developmental context of South Asia makes this textbook an invaluable source for graduate students in sociology, development studies, Asian studies, and related fields. Topics such as urban and rural development, the environment, and gross national happiness are explored alongside a critical examination of relevant policies and programmes such as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Innovatively, the authors propose a Normative-Composite Model as an alternative, practical and context-specific approach tailored to the specific needs of low- and middle-income countries in South Asia.
Contents
Understanding Development.- Development from the Sociological Perspective.- Development Policies, Plans, and Programs in South Asia.- Rural Development in South Asia.- Urbanization and Development in South Asia.- Alternative Approach to Development.- Development as an Environmental Concern.- Discourses of Development in South Asia.- A Composite Model of Development: Limitations of SDGs, Challenges, and Way Forward.
