This book is an exposition of how political, cultural, historical, and economic structures and processes shape the nature and character of curriculum landscapes globally. By developing theoretical connections and providing contextual background, Kumar explores how colonialism and imperialism, state-led ideological control, and the wave of neoliberalism and capitalism insidiously impact the process of curriculum development in different parts of the world. Kumar also underscores how intellectual movements such as Marxism and postmodernism have shaped curriculum theory in varied political and economic settings. By emphasizing the connections between and among diverse cultural and political conceptualizations of curriculum, this volume contributes to the internationalization of curriculum studies discourses.
Challenged and vibrant at the same time; noisy yet deafeningly silent on critical issues in the same instance and successful yet inefficient in matching the steps of a young nation-are dichotomies that succinctly sum up the state of Indian democracy today. The book goes beyond semantics and critically analyses issues of fundamental importance in the framework of the dignitarian goals of the republic, the role of a 'living Constitution', the necessity of equilibrium between executive, legislature and judiciary, the role of media, importance of equitable growth, a responsive justice system and a rising India's engagement with the world. It provides a statesman's perspective on addressing challenges and optimising responses with a view to transforming our democracy as a true reflection of the collective conscience of the nation. Seeking to espouse a non-partisan view, the author-a distinguished lawyer, former parliamentarian and union minister-provides not only a practitioner's view on challenges faced by Indian democracy in the twenty-first century but also a thinker's substantive vision of the qualities of democratic leadership across the world. Hope in a Challenged Democracy is a must-read not just for practitioners of statecraft and politics, scholars and intellectuals, but everybody who is concerned about the state of our nation and the world today.
2013 Outstanding Academic Title by Choice Review Kumar asks in this volume: Since characteristic features of human consciousness - fear, conditioning, and fragmentation - work against the educational experience, how can we re-imagine curriculum as a space for meditative inquiry and allow it to provide transformative educational experiences to teachers and their students?
This text book and practical manual is written keeping in mind a broad spectrum of readers. It will help graduate level students, lecturers of this subject, entomopathologist, microbiologists, and researchers supplementing information about basics of insect pathology. Because this book acts as a dossier of the available information, its utility as a textbook as well as practical manual for an insect pathology class is evident. Comprehensive literature citations extended for those, who wish to obtain further information. Authors have tried to cover all sub-disciplines of the subject, but shortcomings are unavoidable.
With a median age of 29 for its youth, India is currently experiencing its highest demographic dividend, which is expected to extend until 2040. About 62% of people between the ages of 15 and 59 are working age. The global workforce will shrink by 4% over the next 20 years, whereas India’s population will grow by 32%. India has a majestic opportunity to provide a skilled workforce globally. With this in mind and a vision to alleviate poverty through jobs/entrepreneurship, Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana 1.0 (PMKVY 1.0) was launched in July 2015. It was followed by PMKVY 2.0 and 3.0. Orders for the constitution of the Steering Committee and Executive Committee have been issued. However, approval of PMKVY 4.0 from the Government is awaited. The book delves into the perceptions of the youth of Haryana on the key aspects of the PMKVY scheme and the benefits accrued thereafter.
This Book Will Have A Special Appeal For Those Interested In Serious Issues Which Influence The Course Of Indain Politics, Economy, Foreign Policy And Jurisprudence.
Create real-world applications using Hyperledger Fabric with ease Key Features a- Understand the importance of Blockchain in an Enterprise. a- Master the core characteristics of Blockchain, i.e., Decentralization, Cryptography, and Consensus Algorithms. a- Get yourself acquainted with Hyperledger Fabric's core concepts and the design philosophy behind it. a- Learn how to work with network configurations, TLS, PDC, ACL, RAFT, monitoring using Prometheus, and Grafana. Description Hyperledger Fabric is an open-source Enterprise Blockchain project. It is best suited for Enterprise Solutions, where the aim is to deliver Blockchain ready solutions in a closed environment between multiple parties. This book aims to cover Hyperledger Fabric in-depth and its role in enterprise applications. This book is divided into two parts. The first part talks about Blockchain in general, decentralization, consensus algorithms, and various cryptographic primitives in Blockchain. It takes a cue from Bitcoin and Ethereum wherever required. This section aims to cement foundational concepts of Blockchain. The second section focuses on Hyperledger Fabric. It helps you to get a deep level understanding of its key core concepts, main constituents, architecture internals, and transaction flow. It is then followed by examples that will help you set up a network. A detailed explanation of Chaincode will help you understand how to write a Smart Contract, unit test, and deploy them in the dev network. This book also covers Network Configurations, ACLs, RAFT, and Monitoring so that you can start thinking about making production-grade applications. What will you learn a- Get familiar with the fundamentals of Blockchain. a- Understand the core concepts of Hyperledger's system architecture. a- Create Fabric based blockchain networks with different configurations. a- Learn to write, test and deploy smart contracts (chaincode) in Hyperledger a- Get familiar with the Security and Privacy aspect in Blockchain. Who this book is for This book is for anyone who wants to get started on blockchain. This book is for developers and architects who want to learn how to develop a fabric based blockchain application and apply advanced concepts that help them build enterprise grade applications. Table of Contents 1. Understanding Blockchain 2. World of Decentralization 3. Cryptography - a pillar 4. Consensus Algorithms 5. Blockchain in Enterprises 6. Hyperledger Fabric 7. Hyperledger Architecture and Transaction Flow 8. Setting up Fabric Network 9. Smart Contracts 10. Privacy and Security 11. Hyperledger Fabric v 2.0 About the Author Ashwani Kumar is a technologist by profession having 19+ years of experience working in large enterprise-grade solutions. He was instrumental in architecting, designing, developing, and delivering multiple solutions for numerous industry verticals. His area of expertise involves J2EE and cloud computing technologies. Ashwani holds a Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Computer Technology from Nagpur University. Though Ashwani has worked on several technologies throughout his tenure, however chancing upon Blockchain a couple of years ago brought up an interesting point in his zeal of learning new and emerging technologies. Blockchain and specifically Hyperledger Fabric was till then into nascent stages from understanding and application perspective. Ashwani has spent considerable time working and exploring Hyperledger Fabric, which is most sought after permissioned blockchain and has seen it evolve release after releases. Ashwani is a firm believer in sharing knowledge and believes sharing increases your own outlook and hence this book. Your Blog links: https://medium.com/@asharora78 Your LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashwani-kumar-719b722/
This book provides a general introduction as well as a selected survey of key advances in the fascinating field of plant cell and tissue culture as a tool in biotechnology. After a detailed description of the various basic techniques employed in leading laboratories worldwide, follows an extended account of important applications in, for example, plant propagation, secondary metabolite production and gene technology. Additionally, some chapters are devoted to historical developments in this domain, metabolic aspects, nutrition, growth regulators, differentiation and the development of culture systems. The book will prove useful to both newcomers and specialists, and even “old hands” in tissue culture should find some challenging ideas to think about.
Plant tissue culture techniques help in understanding basic life processes, which is essential to improving crop productivity. Furthermore, recently molecular biology has assumed great importance with respect to plant biotechnology. This book combines all three aspects into one with a focus on practical applications of various techniques. It discusses micropropagation studies on several crop plants, the molecular basis of understanding various life processes including the molecular basis of somatic embryogenesis, and other physiological and biochemical processes having significant biotechnological applications. It also covers in vitro studies of certain important plants like Aloe vera, Simmondsia chinensis, Anacyclus pyrethrum and Crataeva nurvala, Arachis hypogaea L., Phoenix dactylifera, Dendrocalamus asper, Asparagus adescendens Roxb., natural products of plant origin with their therapeutic potential and biotechnological production, as well as genome analysis of crop plants with future applications in biotechnology.
This textbook is clearly structured with fourteen richly illustrated chapters and practical examples for easy understanding and direct implementation. The methods and findings developed in the authors’ group are presented in detailed, revised chapters. Readers will find valuable updates on the molecular basis of biotechnological processes, secondary metabolite production and genetic engineering. In addition, the basic principles of important biotechnologies, as well as examples of specially designed crops that deliver improved productivity under stress conditions, are presented. This second edition sets the direction for future research on the basic aspects of plant tissue culture and its applications in the fields of secondary metabolite production and genetic engineering. It provides both general and specific information for students, teachers, academic researchers and industrial teams who are interested in new developments in plant tissue culture and its applications.
Millets are diverse small-seeded crops which are resilient to climatic stress, pests, and diseases. These can be grown in rainfed conditions with minimal agricultural inputs. These are considered nutritionally superior to other major cereals like rice, wheat, and maize as they contain a significant amount of protein, dietary fibre, and minerals. Today, millets are recognized and considered as integral components of a sustainable food system. Millets have low glycaemic index and are beneficial for diabetics. Millet protein is devoid of gluten, making them a better option than wheat for patients with gluten sensitivity. Millets: Cultivation, Processing, and Utilization covers information on taxonomy, morphology, germplasm accessions, cultivation practices, harvesting methods, threshing, cleaning, storage, milling, structural and engineering properties, nutritional and anti-nutritional values, health benefits, food applications, by-products, non-food applications, quality standards, and prospects in millet processing. This book's sixteen in-depth chapters give readers complete information on all facets of millet cultivation, processing, and use. It is a unique compilation of information on millets from farm to fork and beyond. This book will be useful for students, researchers, farmers, and entrepreneurs in understanding millets and their applications. It has been compiled by experts in the field and can serve as a guidance document for the stakeholders.
The relationship between certain food and its health benefits has been investigated from many years. People consuming a diet rich in functional or bioactive components are at lower risk of chronic illnesses and with lower mortality rates. Metchnikoff (1907) pointed out the use of fermented milks in the diet for prevention of certain diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and promotion of healthy day-to-day life. Since then, a number of studies have shown that the fermented food products do have a positive effect on health status in many ways. One of the reasons for the increasing interest in fermented foods now-a-days is their recognition to promote the functions of the human digestive system in a number of positive ways to maintain healthy life. Milk and milk products provide an excellent carrier for the probiotic microorganisms and most of them can readily utilize lactose as an energy source for their growth.
The interest of man in nature goes back to his own origin and history. From stone stage to modern atomic age, there has been a drastic change in the demands of man from the nature ranging from food and shelter to timber, fuel, medicines, pulp and a variety of other products. A sudden explosion in human population and multifarious need of man has put the existence of natural resources to a stake. Majority of original natural resources have been reducing to secondary resources with low productivity hence the extent of wild area is also decreased significantly. Earth is the only place in the universe known to sustain life. Humanity's relationship with the biosphere will continue to deteriorate until a new international economic order is achieved, a new environmental ethic adopted, human populations stabilize, and sustainable modes of development become the rule rather than the exception. Among the prerequisites for sustainable development is the conservation of living resources. the management of human use of the biosphere so that it may yield the greatest sustainable benefit to present generations while maintaining its potential to meet the needs and aspirations of future generations. Thus conservation is positive, embracing preservation, maintenance, sustainable utilization, restoration, and enhancement of the natural environment. Living resource conservation is specifically concerned with plants, animals and microorganisms, and with those non-living elements of the environment on which they depend. Living resources have two important properties, the combination of which distinguishes them from non-living resources: they are renewable if conserved; and they are destructible if not.
Advanced Numerical Simulation in Science and Engineering is pivotal reference work of thermal engineering, dynamics, vibration, mathematical and analytical analysis of problems having multifaceted and multidisciplinary in science and engineering. The book has the potential to be valuable to researchers, students and professional engineers in all engineering disciplines, such as the areas of Mechanical Engineering, Machine Design and Mechatronics Engineering. The background information and the literature review provided in each chapter have in-depth analysis of the topic covered in the chapter. The chapters are well organized and easy to follow. The above help to ensure the completeness of the book and to satisfy the needs of the potential audience in different areas related to numerical simulation. The applicability of the simulation techniques covers wide range of industries as automotive, aviation, electronics, nuclear, etc. and it will help to audience conducting research in these industries. "Future Research Scope" section presented in each chapter will be important because it may stimulate debate and research for those involved in the fields of Engineering. Having high quality of content it will work as reference book for solving nonlinear problems having literature review, solution, methodology, experimental setup, results validation and future scope.By lucidly presenting the central simulation concepts of book "Advanced Numerical Simulation in Science and Engineering" provides a foundational link to more specialized simulation work in mechanical design, fluid dynamics, acoustics, and mechatronics.
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