Public Administration refers to the activity of a governmental unit in carrying out the public policy declared in the laws. It is also a field of professional study through which preparation for public managerial positions is secured. According to Dr. White "the Public administration consists of all those operations having for their purpose the fulfillment or enforcement of public policy as declared by the competent authority." To Wilson it is detailed and systematic applications of law. Similarly, Dimock would make us believe that the administration is concerned with the what and the how is the technique of management-the principle according to which cooperative programmes are carried to success.

The dictionary is compilation of judiciously selected succinct terms variously used in the discipline of Public Administration. The definitions and explanation are liberally drawn from various authoritative sources. As such this work embodies the essence of the research of many great scholars of distinction. It is hoped that the users will be benefited immensely by the contents of this dictionary.

Given the fact that public enterprises occupy a core position in the country's economic scenario. In consequence to this, a large number of public enterprises have been started at national and state level. These organization depending upon the nature and importance of the activity are promoted as departmental undertakings, corporations and companies. In each state, besides central undertakings, state public enterprises have made a significant contribution in the development of the respective states. Whether an enterprise is in private sector or public sector, its success depends upon the organization structure and also on the quality of its personnel. Because business is a human organization made or broken by its people. Personnel Management is an important activity as it is an integral part of the total management system. In this book, the author discusses, in detail, new ideas, policies and practices in personnel management and provides practical guidelines for evolving the innovative practices and techniques suiting the Indian conditions. Full utilization of manpower is, in fact, the real test of effective management. For better management and industrial relations. The enlightened managements are increasingly searching and researching for newer and better techniques of personnel management.

The parts of this book cover, in considerable detail, the various mechanisms of personnel management, like manpower planning, recruitment and selection process and policies, training and promotion policies, wages and salary administration policies and welfare policies and practices.

All in all, this is an extremely useful book for all those charged with the task of managing and developing personnel at different levels and also to all students of management. Thus, it would prove to be a practical guide to the managers, researchers, academics, employees and trade union leaders in the various private and public sector undertakings, training institutions and universities.

Social Science is the study of human society and of individual relationships with it. Often these studies are referred to in the plural as the Social Sciences, including geography, history, government, and sociology, taught at various levels from school to college to university and to specialized research institutions. This "International Encyclopedia of Social Science" has been formulated as per the educational goals of Social Studies in India and abroad. It includes subject areas, such as: Anthropology and Archaeology: Area Studies; Business and management; Communications; Disability Studies; Economics; Education; Environmental Studies; ethnic Studies; Futures Studies; Gender Studies; Genealogy; Geography; Gerontology; History; Humanities; Law; Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Trans-gendered Studies; Library and Information Science; Linguistics and Human Languages; Migration and Ethnic Relations; Organizational Studies; Peace and Conflict Studies; Philosophy; Political Science; Cultural Studies; Psychology; Recreation and Leisure Studies; Research Tools and Methods; Rural Development; Science; Technology, and Society Studies; Sexology; Social Engineering; Social Policy; Social Research; Social Welfare; Social work; Sociology; Statistics; Urban Studies; Women's Studies; etc.

The "International Encyclopedia of Social Science" contains entries varying from definition of key terms and biography of key theorist to surveys of leading concepts, debates, themes and schools. This unique multi-volume reference Encyclopedia offers readers a similar education as that of social science researchers. It has been compiled in a way so that it remains easily accessible to general readers. Most entries do not require any advanced knowledge to understand the purposes of each selected entry.

The Encyclopedia has been authored by leading specialists in the field under the direction of a select editorial team. It is well referenced and the bibliography is provided in detail. There is an exhaustive index at the end. This "International Encyclopedia of Social Science" will be valuable to readers and researchers in Social Science and humanities at all academic levels. As a teaching resource it will be useful to both instructors and students alike and will become a potent reference source. It will form an essential publication worth keeping for general and academic collections, especially in libraries of all types. The board of editors has therefore worked to produce this "International Encyclopedia of Social Science" Just like a user-friendly reference book for students and researchers in Social Sciences and humanities. It is hoped that the major users of this work will be students, facility, and researchers in academic, special, and large public libraries.

'Crime' is as old as 'Man.' Mythology relates 'First Disobedience' i.e. eating of 'Forbidden Fruit' by Adam was first Crime (sin)-which resulted in the downfall of Adam and Eve from heaven to the earth. With the evolution and development of man and society-'Crime' also grew in diverse forms and dimensions. Hence to check crime and for regulating social order, emerged the institutions of Judiciary and Police. In the present hi-tech age crime has emerged as much complex problem. Though there are many books on Crime, Criminology, Police and allied fields-scattered and specialized. The present Encyclopaedia is unique amidst the literature available.

All major aspects pertaining to crime, police and judicial system are covered in different volumes. Supported by facts and figures and original documents this venture is likely to prove a veritable mine of information on the subject. This work will be of utmost use for both the academics and professionals alike.