Gender Disparity: Manifestations, Causes and Implications is aimed, as it is evident from the title, at studying different dimensions of gender bias, their causes and implications. The issue of gender differences has recently drawn the attention of the world because of the World Bank, the IMF, the ADB and other international development organizations have given much importance to this issue realizing that the uniform development of any country or region is not possible (i) as long as hardship of women, compared to the men, in the society persists; and (ii) without giving equal power to women. If we want to reduce exploitation of women in the world then it is necessary to know the extent and the form of such exploitation. The form and extent may be different for different countries. The volume includes papers on different dimensions on Gender Gap and also the analysis is not restricted to a specific region. As already mentioned, there are quite few papers on casual analysis. This volume also contains discussions on existing measures of gender inequality and proposes some new measures. Most of the contributors and well known and established thinkers in this area. They were drawn from various corners of the globe.

Since Independence, the Government of India's policies for Women's Development have evolved in emphasis, from an initial welfare oriented approach to the current focus on development and empowerment. Empowerment of Women is a primary object of the Tenth Plan. Women can be the primary agents for empowering individuals to transform society. They alone can inculcate in their children the self-esteem and respect for others essential for the advancement of civilization. The present endeavour focuses on impact and empowerment of developmental programmes for mother and girl child in Haryana State. The study provides valuable insight in developmental programmes for mother and girl child in terms of existing knowledge and impact of selected developmental programmes, constraints affecting the knowledge, attitude and utilization of programme benefits. This book will be useful and informative for scholars, researchers, Government and Non-Government agencies for planning and implementing programmes and policies. It would also help the planners to strengthen these programmes and facilities and give guidelines to other organizations involved in empowerment of Women and Children.

At last, here is a comprehensive manual for grassroots organizers working for social, political, environmental, and economic change at the local, state, and national levels. Since 1973 the Midwest Academy has attracted more than 20,000 grassroots activists from unions, student advocacy groups, housing and tenant associations, church organizations, senior citizen networks, and state and local citizen action coalitions. The Academy handbook is central to the success of its seminars, and it provides an invaluable reference source for organizers throughout their careers. Also included are anecdotes about a wide variety of real organizations working on issues concerning labour, pollution, housing, voter registration, racism, healthcare, peace, religion, consumer protection, energy, and public campaign financing. Whatever the cause, this is the manual that can help guide organizers and ensure that they continue to reach their goals with efficiency and dignity. USE IT AND ORGANIZE!

Change is the law of nature. In life, every particle and substances be it electron-small or mountain-big is continuously changing. Every change leases life to it and every decay give it a new birth. Society is no exception. The changes we witness today are bound to give way to some new change hidden in the womb of time. Changes in society are a result, to a great extent, of the growth and progress made in science and technology. New concepts find place because of these advancements. Earlier, a proud possession and a symbol of status, mobile phone is now any layman's commodity. Similarly, thundering success of the Internet has brought about the greatest ever revolution at the mental level of people. This multi-volume work tries to explore the world of possibilities, which would give new concepts and definitions of life to the coming generation. An interest garnering and inspiring work, it makes a good reading.