Artha Vijnana: Journal of The Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics

Prabhash Narayana Rath ¹

Affiliations
1 Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Pune 411004, IN

Abstract

The present volume is a tribute to Prof. S.L.N. Simha, an eminent development economist and former editor of The Southern Economist on the occasion of his 90^th birthday, by his friends and colleagues. It is in three parts. Part I deals with Indian economic development. It covers a wide of range of subjects including economic planning, banking, financial sector, corporate social responsibility, rural economy, consumer rights, etc. Y.V. Reddy explains the role of Reserve Bank of India in fiscal reforms.

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Prabhash Narayana Rath ¹

Affiliations
1 Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Pune 411004

Abstract

The book under review is a collection of 13 papers by eminent social scientists and intellectuals on the theoretical perceptions of secularism and its pragmatic dynamics with reference to India. It is in the backdrop of 'near collapse of democracy in India (due to communal forces) and its miraculous survival' as described by Martha Nassbaum.

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Prabhash Narayana Rath ¹

Affiliations
1 Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Pune, IN

Abstract

The book is a study of how the professional understanding of social scientists, especially in the Asian context, is used to apply their knowledge and expertise to the solution of difficulties and to the improvement of living conditions of people. It is organized in seven chapters.

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