ISBN:
0761936106
,
9780761936107
Language:
English
Pages:
Online-Ressource (xxvii, 371 p)
Edition:
Online-Ausg. 2009 Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
Parallel Title:
Print version Human Development in the Indian Context
DDC:
303.440954
Keywords:
Social psychology
;
India Civilization
;
India Social conditions
Abstract:
Information on human development in India has depended heavily on Western-oriented. concepts. However, Indian academia over the past three decades has emphasised. and pursued indigenous culture-specific conceptualizations. This Volume links. together the general concepts in psychology, sociology and, to some extent, anthropology,. to focus on the culture-specific development of the Indian and to present a holistic. perspective. Human Development in the Indian Context, Vol 1 contains essential information. for an understanding of the nature of development of the Indian psyche and ethos. In this
Description / Table of Contents:
Cover; Contents; Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgements; Introduction; The Hexagon of Human Development: The Indian Setting; Human Development: Bases and Processes; Origins of Knowledge on Human Development; Sources of Knowledge on Human Development; The Methodological Study of Human Development; Research Concerns; Identity and Interpersonal Competence; The Development of Critical Skills; Societal Mores: Their Implications for Human Development; A Concluding View; Appendices; Glossary; Index; About the Author
Note:
Includes index
,
Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
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