Writing Research Reports takes the pain out of writing up postgraduate research but these principles can also be applied to other research reports, papers for academic journals, conferences and research grant applications. The book concentrates on the economics of a research program- how to get the best return for effort- rather than offering prescription for every stage of the research. It is about avoiding the avoidable mistakes and answering the questions that students most frequently ask. It offers a realistic and practical approach to academic research into the built environment, and into applied science more generally, that will be invaluable to every writer and researcher.

Topics explored include:

. The different views of science and the implications of these differences.
. The nature of the requirement for the thesis to make a 'significant contribution';
. Theories and models and how to use them;
. Major problems that might be encountered in any research program and how these problems can be avoided;
. The crucial role of supervisors and how to select and make the best use of them;
. Critical reading and critical thinking;
. Effective writing for problem-solving and communication; and
. Alternatives to conventional planning.

Child Labour is a controversial and emotional issue. It is also a complex and challenging one that defies simple solutions. The thoughtful and comprehensive approaches required must be guided by the best interests of the child and by a commitment to children's human rights, as enshrined in the Convention on the Rights of the child. The present volume contains papers on various issues concerning child labour so as to assess the prevailing situation from different dimensions.

The volume urges that priority be given to efforts for the immediate end of hazardous and exploitative child labour and to urgent support for education, so that children may acquire the knowledge and skills that can enable them to improve their lives. It also stresses the need of basic services, social development strategies, income-generating measures and legal protection for children, their families and communities.

The book attempts to provide a comprehensive, thought provoking and thorough review of the New Agricultural Policy known as "National Agriculture Policy-2000" announced by the Government of India after 53 years of our Independence. Consisting of very crucial issues like Evolution of Agricultural Policy in India, Indian Agricultural strategy after green revolution; draft of agricultural policy; National Agriculture Policy-2000; relevance and objectives of new agriculture policy in the new millennium; agricultural strategy and focus during Ninth Five Year Plan; Second generation reforms in Indian agriculture, current leading issues in Indian agriculture etc., it also deals with the problems relating to WTO and globalisation. It is designed and presented in a very systematic, simple, lucid and rigorous manner. It provides the subject matter in advanced, descriptive, analytical, cooperative, critical and comprehensive treatment keeping in view the needs and interests of researchers, students, teachers, bureaucrats, politicians, policy-makers and all concerned. It is hoped that readers will like the book. Their valuable suggestions will be widely welcomed.

Rural Development in India discusses socioeconomic background of the rural India and Orrisa, the plan approach for rural development in India, twenty five important rural development programmes implemented in India, their objectives and achievements, the structure, the structure, organisation and functions of Rural Institutions responsible for the planning, implementation and monitoring of rural development programmes in the rural areas, the problems encountered and suggestions to overcome the same. Students, researchers and policy planners in the field will find this a dependable reference tool.