tripathi satyendra (11 Ergebnisse)

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Hardcover. Zustand: New. 1st Edition. Contents: 1. Introduction. 2. Theoretical Perspective of Natural Disasters. 3. Vulnerability and Risk Analysis in Uttarakhand. 4. Profile of Area. 5. Rationale, Objectives and Research Methodology. 6. Natural Disasters and Widowhood. 7. Sulabh Movement and Social Transformation. 8. Conclusion and Suggestions. India is one of the world s major theatres of disasters, both natural and human-induced. India s geo-climatic conditions as well as its high degree of socio-economic vulnerability make it one of the most disaster prone countries in the world. Over last three decades, the country has witnessed 431 major disasters resulting in enormous loss of life and property. The country is highly vulnerable to floods, droughts, cyclones, earthquakes, landslides, avalanches and forest fires. The newly created state of Uttarakhand has a large chunk of geographical area under the Himalayan ecosystem which is prone to earthquakes, flash floods, landslides, forest fires and road accidents. The flash flood which was followed by land sliding in June 2013, devastated the whole economy of the state. The study calls for imperative need of sustainable and socially responsible development in the context of rampant urbanization, deforestation, unregulated tourism activities, construction of hydropower projects and growing demand of scant resources. Policymakers need to address these crucial issues for prevention and mitigation of natural disasters in the state. The study highlights theoretical perspectives on disasters, its prevention and mitigation along with assessment of vulnerability and risks in the context of Uttarakhand state. It further highlights the contribution of Sulabh International Social Service Organisation in rehabilitation and reconstruction of disaster affected areas in Dewali village panchayat in Rudraprayag district. It also provides in-depth analysis of profile and rehabilitation of widows of this natural calamity of 2013. It is expected that the book will be highly useful in understanding the dynamics of development and natural disasters. It demonstrates the imperative need of sustainable development in keeping the right balance among the three pillars of ecology, environment and development. (jacket).

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Hardcover. Zustand: New. 1st Edition. Contents: 1. Introduction. 2. Status of Widows in India. 3. Socio-Cultural Profile of Universe. 4. Research Methodology. 5. Social Reform Movements. 6. Conditions of Widows and Social Change. 7. Social Security and Rehabilitation. 8. Conclusion and Recommendations. This heart-wrenching book on widows in contemporary India delves into multiple forms of material and emotional deprivation including a most oppressive kind of renunciation forced on the widows living in Varanasi and Vrindavan. Seeing the things from the suffering women s perspective, it questions the exclusivity of their renunciatory life prescribed by the Hindu Dharmashastras. Among other things, this work argues powerfully that the widows need a measure of social security for their sheer material survival, as they have for long been subjected to humiliation, neglect and blatant exploitation. In spite of modern India s constitutional provisions which grant equal rights to women, a large section of these women continue to suffer due to the heterogeneous and hierarchical nature of our social structure based on most glaring forms of socio-economic inequalities. The plight of widows is very pathetic because of the longstanding hold of orthodoxy, obscurantism and superstitious beliefs. Besides cruel frustrations of widowhood, the widows suffer from severe social, economic and cultural deprivations. Concerned with social and economic conditions of widows and their dependent children, this empathetic study seeks to understand: What are the overwhelming problems of widows? Do the widows think that widowhood has affected their social life in a cruel way? How do the widows cope with the changing times and changing society? Besides providing insight into the socio-psychological aspects of widowhood, this study investigates the people s attitude towards the widows and their own self-image. The book also elucidates and suggests ways and means to be adopted by the state, civil society organizations and the people as a whole in order to change the mindset of the widows and reorient them to take life in their own hands instead of being passive beneficiaries of others charities. (jacket).

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Hardcover. Zustand: New. Contents: 1. Introduction. 2. Historicity of Renaissance. 3. Renaissance in Europe. 4. British Rule and the Indian Value-System. 5. Nature of Renaissance in Indian Society 6. Indigenous Changes in Cultural Traditions. 7. Dreamers of Revivalism. 8. Anti-Hierarchical Cultural Movements. 9. Environmental Conscientization. 10. Indian Renaissance and Social Transformation. The book explains the processes of social change and social transformation of Indian society from ancient to modern era. It focusses on the factors responsible for the growth and development of renaissance in Indian society. The traditional Indian society was based on values of holism, hierarchy, continuity, and transcendence. The renaissance has taken place on two levels: First, the combination and computation of traditional values which may be called orthogenetic changes, second, Indian society has also been in contact with other societies like Islamic and Christianity, which had great impact on Indian values, culture and style of life, which can be called heterogenetic changes. The intellectuals, activists and social reformers are creators of ideas and act as the causative factor in society. They are the builders of history. The book critically analyses the role of Renaissance Man in Indian society. It gives a clear picture of icons of renaissance and their role in transforming the society. The origin and meaning of renaissance is explained in historical perspective, with reference to European countries and in Indian traditional society. The book discusses the contribution of various social reformers, i.e. Swami Dayananda Saraswati, Swami Vivekanand, Narayan Guru, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Kabir, Guru Nanak, Rammohun Roy, Jyotirao Phule, Erode Venkata Ramasamy Periyar, Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, Annie Besant, Rabindranath Tagore, Narendra Damodardas Modi and Bindeshwar Pathak. Overall, the book will give a holistic picture of the renaissance and provide readers an understanding of the processes of change and socio-cultural reforms in India.

Hardcover. Zustand: New. Even in the 21st century, over one billion people around the world still lack access to safe drinking water, and nearly three billion lack adequate sanitation. This situation is not only humiliating but morally unjust. It is high time that sanitation is recognized as a fundamental human right. By recognizing water, hygiene, and sanitation as basic human rights, the quality of life can improve, and poverty can be significantly reduced. In India, the Sulabh International Social Service Organisation, a non-governmental organization, took on the task of restoring human rights and dignity to scavengers by freeing them from the dehumanizing practice of manually cleaning and carrying human excreta on their heads. Today, five decades later, the organization has become one of the most respected NGOs in the sanitation sector, both nationally and internationally. Dr. Bindeshwar Pathak, the founder of the Sulabh movement, is a true crusader of the post-independence era, dedicated to liberating scavengers and rehabilitating them. For centuries, a section of society was ostracized, not just because of their caste, but due to the "unclean" nature of their work. Dr. Pathak believed that this man-made social inequality, rooted in a flawed social structure, convention, religious orthodoxy, and prejudice, could be transformedwithout conflict or war. This book tells the story of a social reformer who is striving to make this change a reality. His life and mission, placed in perspective, offer a refreshing and insightful vision for these extraordinary times.

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