Social Science Research in India

Institutions and Structure

Authors: M. V. Nadkarni and R. S. Deshpande

Social Science Research in India: Institutions and Structure, by M. V. Nadkarni and R. S. Deshpande, is a compilation of papers presented at a conference commemorating the birth centenary of the distinguished professor V. K. R. V. Rao. The volume examines the contemporary context of social science research in India, exploring its institutional and structural dimensions.

Although centred on the Indian experience, the findings and discussions have relevance for social science research in other countries, particularly in the developing world. The book offers valuable perspectives for economists, policymakers, academics and researchers interested in social science research and its institutional foundations.

Key Features

• Examines the contemporary context of social science research in India.

• Presents contributions from more than two dozen leading social scientists.

• Commemorates the birth centenary of Professor V. K. R. V. Rao.

• Explores institutional and structural aspects of social science research.

• Offers perspectives relevant to developing countries beyond India.

• Useful for economists, policymakers, academics and researchers.

Product Details

• Authors: M. V. Nadkarni and R. S. Deshpande

• Publisher: Academic Foundation

• Publication Date: 1 January 2011

• Language: English

• Format: Hardcover

• Pages: 350

• ISBN-10: 8171888445

• ISBN-13: 9788171888443

• Item Weight: 635 g

• Dimensions: 15.88 × 2.79 × 23.5 cm

• Country of Origin: India