Lakshmi Santa Rajagopal

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The book Modern Household Science by Eva M. Ling is an interesting volume of 258 pages written in simple language to be understood by the students at all college levels. Written in a lucid form, the book covers the following contents in fifteen chapters-Soap; Soapless detergents, washing powders and other washing aids; Hard and soft water; Natural cellulose fibres - cotton and linen, wool and silk, the natural protein fibres, fibres derived from cellulose, viscose and cuprammonium rayon and cellulose acetate fibres, polynosic rayons, synthetic fibres; polyamides, polyesters and acrylic fibres and other synthetic fibres; Fabric and Fabric construction, colour in fabrics, special treatments applied to fibres and fabrics, fabric mixtures; Stain removal and dry cleaning; Electricity; Gas in the home; Hot water and washing machines, dryers and other appliances used in laundry work.

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Lakshmi Santa Rajagopal

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A wise consumer asks several questions when opportunity is given for self expression.

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Lakshmi Santa Rajagopal

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This comprehensive volume in 153 pages contributes greatly to the understanding of the interrelation between levels of living and economic growth, through a comparative analysis of economic and social trends between 1950 and 1965 in six developing countries - Chile, Mexico, Jamaica, Morocco, Western Malaysia and Ceylon.

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Lakshmi Santa Rajagopal

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The cooperative series 7, 'Key to Household Economy' by Margaret D'Cruz presents the real key to household economy through the 28 pages written under four chapters.

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Lakshmi Santa Rajagopal

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The report presents the study conducted through personal interviews held with the 352 Ontario rural homemakers in 1959 and in 1968. Selected characteristics of the families and their housing were analysed to understand the influence of each upon the other.

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