A Passionate Humanitarian

VKRV Rao

Editors: S.L. Rao, N. Jayaram, V.M. Rao, M.V. Nadkarni and R.S. Deshpande

This volume brings together 31 reminiscences by colleagues, friends and family members who were associated with the late Professor V.K.R.V. Rao during his lifetime. Their contributions particularly reflect his lifelong mission to nurture social science in India and establish centres of excellence in social science research.

Published as a tribute on the occasion of his centenary, the book focuses mainly on the Institute for Social and Economic Change (ISEC), Bangalore, the third and final institution founded by Professor Rao.

Through personal accounts, incidents and references to people who worked with him, the contributions offer insights into his life, his influence in India's academic and intellectual circles over more than five decades, and the personal and professional challenges he faced in pursuing his mission. The collection also highlights his dedication and the inspiration he provided to generations of young academics.

Key Features

• Features 31 reminiscences by colleagues, friends and family members of Professor V.K.R.V. Rao.

• Pays tribute to his contribution to social science education and research in India.

• Focuses on the Institute for Social and Economic Change (ISEC), Bangalore, founded by Professor Rao.

• Offers personal accounts of his academic journey, professional challenges and institutional contributions.

• Highlights his influence on India's academic and intellectual community over more than five decades.

• Documents the inspiration he provided to young academics and social science researchers.

Product Details

• Editors: S.L. Rao, N. Jayaram, V.M. Rao, M.V. Nadkarni and R.S. Deshpande

• Publisher: Academic Foundation

• Publication Year: 2008

• Language: English

• Format: Hardcover

• Pages: 290

• ISBN-13: 9788171887057