The literature on technological change and growth has mainly used econometric models to establish that factors such as the degree of openness, skills, research and development expenditures, number of patents etc. are critical determinants of innovation and its effect on growth. However, this approach fails to explain the role of institutions and policies that created the environment for innovation. Using 10 case studies from developing countries, this book examines how governments fostered technological adaptation through public-private partnerships to develop world-class exporters in high-growth, non-traditional industries.
Few people actively engaged in India''s water sector would deny that the Indian subcontinent faces serious problems in the sustainable use and management of water resources. Water resources in India have been subjected to tremendous pressures from increasing population, urbanization, industrialization, and modern agricultural methods. The inadequate access to clean drinking water, increase in water related disasters such as floods and droughts, vulnerability to climate change and competition for the resource amongst different sectors and the region poses immense pressures for sustainability of.
The work focuses on the Persian Gulf and South Asian States (PGSAS), including Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran, and The Gulf Cooperation Council States. Recognized as the site for the rise of radical Islam, terrorism, inter-state wars, nuclear proliferation, and civil wars, the region has become a threat to global security. Yet, there still lacks an grand strategy to build a regional security community in the region, which should be treated as a political unit in need of stable and interdependent alliance. After discussing the concept of security community, the authors investigate the role of international institutions and U.S. policies in the (in)security of the region. It argues that the U.S. should invest in creating a security community in the region as it did in post War Europe, concluding that this would be a feasible and practical solution to current insecurity not only in the region but also in the world. Written by experts, this timely work will appeal to anyone studying issues of international security as well as the politics of South Asia and the Gulf States.
Social Science Made Simple strictly adheres to the syllabus of the Social Science books published by the NCERT for Classes 6 to 8. The books contain a plethora of study material to help reinforce the concepts taught in the NCERT books, along with numerous exercises covering all aspects of the chapter.Social Science Made Simple strictly adheres to the syllabus of the Social Science books published by the NCERT for Classes 6 to 8. The books contain a plethora of study material to help reinforce the concepts taught in the NCERT books, along with numerous exercises covering all aspects of the chapter.
Like Rolling River Free highlights three central characters: Swami Saradananda, Sara Bull, and Sarah Farmer, who played a critical role in the growth of American spirituality. The author examines Swami Saradananda’s life in detail, weaving together strands from America’s religious and cultural history. In the process, she reveals the importance of two women: Sara Bull, the daughter of a senator and the wife of a famous musician who became one of Swami Vivekananda’s most significant supporters and trusted disciples; and Sarah Farmer, the creator of the Greenacre Conferences. The book details the captivating family history of both Bull and Farmer, providing readers a detailed view of nineteenth-century America. But most striking is the book’s portrayal of Saradananda, who was Sri Ramakrishna’s one of the most influential disciple. His contributions to the Ramakrishna Order provided it with essential guidance and they continue to reverberate today. Join the author as she explores how Saradananda spread a message of religious harmony as you learn about Vedanta, one of the six schools of Hindu philosophy.
Social Science Made Simple strictly adheres to the syllabus of the Social Science books published by the NCERT for Classes 6 to 8. The books contain a plethora of study material to help reinforce the concepts taught in the NCERT books, along with numerous exercises covering all aspects of the chapter.Social Science Made Simple strictly adheres to the syllabus of the Social Science books published by the NCERT for Classes 6 to 8. The books contain a plethora of study material to help reinforce the concepts taught in the NCERT books, along with numerous exercises covering all aspects of the chapter.
Social Science Made Simple strictly adheres to the syllabus of the Social Science books published by the NCERT for Classes 6 to 8. The books contain a plethora of study material to help reinforce the concepts taught in the NCERT books, along with numerous exercises covering all aspects of the chapter.Social Science Made Simple strictly adheres to the syllabus of the Social Science books published by the NCERT for Classes 6 to 8. The books contain a plethora of study material to help reinforce the concepts taught in the NCERT books, along with numerous exercises covering all aspects of the chapter.
Few people actively engaged in India's water sector would deny that the Indian subcontinent faces serious problems in the sustainable use and management of water resources. Water resources in India have been subjected to tremendous pressures from increasing population, urbanization, industrialization, and modern agricultural methods. The inadequate access to clean drinking water, increase in water related disasters such as floods and droughts, vulnerability to climate change and competition for the resource amongst different sectors and the region poses immense pressures for sustainability of water systems and humanity. Water Security in India addresses these issues head on, analyzing the challenges that contemporary India faces if it is to create a water-secure world, and providing a hopeful, though guarded, road-map to a future in which India's life-giving and life-sustaining fresh water resources are safe, clean, plentiful, and available to all, secured for the people in a peaceful and ecologically sustainable manner.
MAD (Make A Difference) will inspire readers to live a ‘human’ life & not a mere mechanical life. In this book, the author, Satchitananda Vandana Khaitan has systematically taken up global concerns and given practical action oriented solutions. The highlights of the book include the author giving spiritual solution to social problems such as corruption, female foeticide, drug abuse, stress, rape, communalism, neglect of the elderly, poverty and so on. It also aims to teach the readers the following: • How to Become a BB – Bliss Billionaire? • How to Erase Ego? How to Recreate Rajrishis? • How to Create Spiritual Babies? Launch of BB – Bapu Brigade.
Textiles embellished with gold and silver have been desired and cherished worldwide since Antiquity. In the Indian subcontinent, too, the use of metal to enhance the value and beauty of cloth is part of an ancient tradition. Jewelled Textiles: Gold And Silver Embellished Cloth of India presents a rich selection of textiles and dresses ornamented with precious metals—gold and silver. These luxurious and often opulent textiles have always been associated with wealth, beauty, supremacy, ceremony and divinity in the subcontinent. Gold and silver embroidery in India is remarkable for the manifold styles in which the threads are manipulated to produce results on cloth surfaces, enhancing and ornamenting the character of the textile. The raw materials, techniques of surface application, and the final effects thus created are unique to different regions in the country where the embroidery techniques and printing with precious metals are classified by the local terminology. Techniques by which metals are applied to textile surface like Kamdani or Badla in Lucknow, Tilla in Jammu and Kashmir and parts of Western India, Danka and Gota Patti in Rajasthan, Zardozi and Vasli in Bhopal, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Delhi and other centres in Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Gujarat, Mukke Ka Kaam in Rajasthan and Gujarat and Varak from different parts of the country are described in detail in the book. These techniques are illustrated with examples of skillfully executed pieces from museums and private collections. A veritable collector’s pride.
Contemporary Trends in Education: A Handbook for Educators is an enriched resource for future teachers and teacher educators working with limited resources. It provides in-depth theoretical underpinnings and discusses the planning formats and implementation schemes extending to the real classroom and the field situations. The text aims to complement the teacher educators' experiences which would feed into the respective teacher training programmes, benefitting their students and gradually add strength to school education. It is based upon course specific enrichment material for pre-service as well as in service teacher training programmes for all levels of school education.
Vikas Sharma is an established writer in the Indian writing realm. His novels, IAS Today, Love's Not Time's Fool, Raah Ke Patthar, Medicine: Light In Twilight, 498A: Fears and Dreams, Ashes and Fire, and Hope Against Hope, have been well received and thoroughly loved by the readers all over. He has been the face of productivity and optimism through the corona virus pandemic. He is a renowned name in the literary world, hailing as a well-established Researcher, Professor, Poet, and Novelist. He has over fifty research papers to his credit in national and international journals. He has also authored, Epiphanies, a famous collection of poems and short stories. He has made his own place in the writing world in a very short period of time by utilizing the pandemic as an opportunity to nurture his creativity and innovation. His novels have been included in the curriculum at many universities and colleges all over India. And many scholars have also chosen his novels for their Ph.D. and research. This inspired me to undertake this venture of critical work on Vikas Sharma's novels. This is an attempt to bring out more from his novels and provide a reference and guide to young students who study his works and make them the center for their own scholarly journey. This book is an attempt to help various students to gain a better understanding, a wider and newer perspective, and a whole new set of ideas about Vikas Sharma's novels and excel in their scholarly goals as they pursue their work on Vikas Sharma and his novels.
The author has attempted to codify several useful results embedded in the ancient lore, in a form which is easily accessible to the children learning mathematics. Many of the chapters deal with computations using simple techniques which will shorten the effort involved in the conventional approach. The price one pays, of course, is that one has to learn the tricks, memorize them and use the appropriate one for each problem. While one might think that this takes away the generality of the modern approach, it certainly has the element of charm and intrigue which children [and grown-ups!] will find entertaining. Even working out why many of these approaches lead to correct results is a valuable exercise by itself. Contents Foreword, Preface, Feedback, Introduction, 1. Complement, Subtraction, Multiplication by Specific Numbers, Base Multiplication, Working Base Multiplication, Multiplication, Algebra, Digital Roots, Divisibility, Division I, Division II, Squares, Straight Squaring, Cubes, Square roots of exact squares, Cube roots of exact cubes, Straight Division, Square roots II, Sutras, Glossary, Index.
This modern-day Silent Spring addresses climate change head on, arguing that the solution to this global crisis lies in sustainable, biologically diverse farms In Soil Not Oil, Vandana Shiva explains that a world beyond dependence on fossil fuels and globalization is both possible and necessary. Condemning industrial agriculture as a recipe for ecological and economic disaster, Shiva champions the small, independent farm: their greater productivity, their greater potential for social justice as they put more resources into the hands of the poor, and the biodiversity that is inherent to the traditional farming practiced in small-scale agriculture. What we need most in a time of changing climates and millions who are hungry, she argues, is sustainable, biologically diverse farms that are more resistant to disease, drought, and flood. “The solution to climate change,” she observes, “and the solution to poverty are the same.” Soil Not Oil proposes a solution based on self-organization, sustainability, and community rather than corporate power and profits.
Embark on a journey of self-discovery and resilience with "In the Middle" by Vandana Kumar Jena, a poignant exploration of life's trials and triumphs, and the courage it takes to navigate the challenges that come our way. Step into the shoes of the protagonist as Jena takes you on a deeply personal journey through the ups and downs of life. From moments of joy and fulfillment to periods of uncertainty and adversity, "In the Middle" offers a raw and honest portrayal of the human experience. Delve into the themes of resilience, perseverance, and hope as the protagonist confronts obstacles and setbacks on their path to self-realization. Through their struggles and victories, Jena invites readers to reflect on their own journeys and find strength in the face of adversity. Experience the emotional depth and authenticity of Jena's storytelling as she explores the complexities of human relationships, the power of forgiveness, and the importance of staying true to oneself. With its relatable characters and heartfelt narrative, "In the Middle" resonates with readers on a deeply personal level. Since its publication, "In the Middle" has been praised for its emotional resonance, lyrical prose, and universal themes. Whether you're grappling with your own challenges or simply seeking inspiration and insight, Jena's book offers solace, encouragement, and a sense of solidarity in the journey of life. So, don't miss your chance to embark on this transformative literary journey with "In the Middle" as your companion. Whether you're in search of catharsis, enlightenment, or simply a good story, Jena's book promises to touch your heart and leave a lasting impression.
Water Policy Processes in India covers a critical gap in the literature by analyzing the process through which policies in India are developed and implemented, investigating the aims and motives behind policies, and identifying the potential areas of intervention in order improve the policy process in both its development and implementation stages.
The United States–India nuclear cooperation agreement to resume civilian nuclear technology trade with India—a non-signatory of the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT) and a defacto nuclear weapon state—is regarded as an impetuous shift in the US nuclear nonproliferation policy. The 2008 nuclear agreement aroused sharp reactions and unleashed a storm of controversies regarding the reversal of the US nonproliferation policy and its implications for the NPT regime. This book attempts to overcome the significant empirical and theoretical deficits in understanding the rationale for the change in the US nuclear nonproliferation policy toward India. This nuclear deal has been largely related to the US foreign policy objectives, especially establishing India as a regional counter-balance to China. The author examines the US–India nuclear cooperation agreement in a bilateral context, with regard to the nuclear regime. In past discourse India has been mainly viewed as a challenger to the nuclear regime, but this reflects the paucity in understanding India’s approach to the issue of nuclear weapons. The author relates the nuclear estrangement to the disjuncture between the US and India’s respective approach to nuclear weapons, evident during the negotiations that led to the framing of the NPT. The change in the US approach towards India, the nuclear outlier, has been exclusively linked to the Bush administration, which faced considerable criticism for sidelining the nonproliferation policy. This book instead traces the shifting of nuclear goalposts to the Clinton administration following the Pokhran II nuclear tests conducted by India. Contrary to the widespread perception that the decision to offer the nuclear technology to India was an impromptu decision by the Bush administration, the author contends that it was the result of a diligent process of bilateral dialogue and interaction. This book provides a detailed overview of the rationale and the developments that led to the agreement. Employing the regime theory, the author argues that the US–India nuclear agreement was neither an overturn of the US nuclear nonproliferation policy nor an unravelling of the NPT-centric regime. Rather, it was a strategic move to accommodate India, the anomaly within the regime.
This groundbreaking work remains as relevant today as when it was when first published. Two of Zed's best-known authors argue that ecological destruction and industrial catastrophes constitute a direct threat to everyday life, the maintenance of which has been made the particular responsibility of women. In both industrialized societies and the developing countries, the new wars the world is experiencing, violent ethnic chauvinisms and the malfunctioning of the economy also pose urgent questions for ecofeminists. Is there a relationship between patriarchal oppression and the destruction of nature in the name of profit and progress? How can women counter the violence inherent in these processes? Should they look to a link between the women's movement and other social movements? Maria Mies and Vandana Shiva offer a thought-provoking analysis of these and many other issues from a unique North-South perspective. They critique prevailing economic theories, conventional concepts of women's emancipation, the myth of 'catching up' development, the philosophical foundations of modern science and technology, and the omission of ethics when discussing so many questions, including advances in reproductive technology and biotechnology. In constructing their own ecofeminist epistemology and methodology, these two internationally respected feminist environmental activists look to the potential of movements advocating consumer liberation and subsistence production, sustainability and regeneration, and they argue for an acceptance of limits and reciprocity and a rejection of exploitation, the endless commoditization of needs, and violence.
This book presents the subject matter tailor-made for the latest syllabus of North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU) to enable its students to study the course material through a single book without having to refer to multiple sources and comprehend the subject in simple, understandable language.Key Features• Covers the syllabus of NEHU• Includes the highlights of the Indian Company Law, 2013• Explains complicated provisions in easily comprehensible language with the help of illustrations and analogies• Quotes Indian and English cases at appropriate places with a view to ensure necessary authenticity and clarity on the subject• Includes model question papers
Nations are built by narrating their past. Threads of common memories weave the fabric of the national culture, integrating the heterogenous communities into the idea of a single nation. In multicultural societies, the process is a messy one. Different communities remember the past from perspectives that often clash with each other. Multiple memories of a multicultural nation challenge the idea of a singular national identity and call for multiple forms of belonging. Memory and Nation-Building explores the contemporary images of World War II in Malaysian literature and the continuing significance of the conflict in the collective memory and nation-building in Malaysia. Given the multicultural nature of the nation, the War memories of Malaysia are multiple and often contradictory. In the contemporary Malaysian literature, these memories embody the search for a historical narrative that would accommodate the cultural and ethnic diversity of the country.
This book presents an analytical exposition of the ‘Nine Schools’ of Indian philosophy, extrapolating ‘Environmental Ethics’ from the profound metaphysics of these Nine Schools, which serve as the cornerstone of a life lived in wisdom. This book uses the popular contemporary word ‘Environment,’ with the meaning expounded by the Vedic texts. Therefore, it includes the internal, external and cosmic states of all the creatures of the world, and relates them to the universal laws of creation, preservation, and annihilation of every existence following the path of the cosmic order (Ṛta). It argues that realization of the fact that all entities in the world are illuminated by the same Universal Spirit is also necessary. While the book emphasizes the external environmental woes of the world, such as deforestation, animal cruelty, pollution, climate change, and more, it also underscores that these are merely manifestations of humans’ internal perverted environmental states. Thus, humankind should not look at external issues that are limited and temporary, but should focus on the longer-lasting internal transformation.
This well-organized book emphasizes the various aspects of science education, viz. the use of computers in science education, software programs, the Internet, e-Learning, multimedia, concept mapping, and action research. It introduces students to the latest trends in the methods of teaching. The book also strives to foster science education through non-formal approaches, such as distance education with special reference to commonwealth of learning model, or academic games. What distinguishes this text is its emphasis on making the teachers understand that learning students’ psychology is the prerequisite for the success of any education programme. Keeping this view in mind, the text explains the well-known theories of learning of Piaget, Ausubel, Bruner and Gagne—which are closely related to science teaching. Primarily intended as a text for the undergraduate students (degree and diploma) of Education (B.Ed. and D.Ed.), this could serve as a source book for in-service teachers and science educators. In addition, curriculum developers and policy makers working in the field of science education having an abiding faith in moulding youngsters to face the challenges of 21st century should find this book useful and stimulating. KEY FEATURES : Lays emphasis on inculcating values or the development of scientific temper in students. Cites a number of examples related to teaching methods from both urban and rural areas to illustrate the concepts discussed in the text.
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