Development Perspectives: Malcolm Adiseshiah Memorial Lectures - Hardcover

R. Srinivasan is an Associate Professor in Econometrics, University of Madras. He has more than 25 years of experience in teaching and research in economics. He was a member of the State Planning Commission (2006-2011) and many other policy making and academic bodies. His researches have been in the areas of public finance and regional economics. His special interest in teaching of economics led him to organise periodic workshops for teachers of economics in schools and colleges to explore new teaching techniques and to reform economics curriculum. He has been extensively contributing on economic issues for both print and electronic media.

(Excerpt from the Foreword) "All the 12 lectures focus on development issues and use multidisciplinary approach. The lecturers are distinguished scholars with expertise in the fields of economics, education, environment, history, political science, policy studies and sociology. Ten papers deal with development themes such as gender inequality, educational policy, culture and agriculture in rural India, cultural politics of environment and development, global imbalances, social justice, religious diversity, caste and castelessness, dalit studies, and dalit rights over natural resources. Two papers deal with methodological issues in historical approach and survey research. Thus the themes are multidisciplinary in nature and reflect contemporary social concerns, especially distributive equity. I am sure that this book will stimulate further research on development issues and policies and will be of immense use to students, researchers and policymakers in all social science disciplines. —U.Sankar, Chairman, Malcolm & Elizabeth Adiseshiah Trust