The present book, first of its kind, differs distinctly and prominently from the books written in the past on tribes, tribal women, or working women of our country, because it deals with a hitherto unexplored profile of tribal women and compares the features with those of non-tribal women. Absence of detailed studies on the lives of tribal working women is not surprising because the phenomenon itself of tribal women entering into white-collar jobs in significant numbers, especially in cities located in tribal belts of our country, is of recent origin. But coming as they are from distinctly different socio-cultural background, having traversed different psyche and approach towards their new role and life, tribal working women differ significantly from their non-tribal twins. One of the reasons for these differences lies in the patriarchy and normative system, which are not so much rigid in the tribal society as they are in the non-tribal society. Therefore, a comparative study of tribal and non-tribal working women presents to us an opportunity to observe the contours of cultural characteristics of the two societies as reflected in the attitudinal and motivational responses of their women. The author has analyzed the facts and figures obtained on different aspects of lives of tribal and non-tribal working women of Ranchi (the State Capital of Jharkhand) in the perspective of socio-cultural configurations of the two societies and presented the findings in a format meant for general readership. The book is expected to be of interest to researchers associated with tribal studies, women studies, comparative study of tribal and non-tribal societies, and working women.

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.

The research-based work extensively deals with different trends of Indian Social System, through the ages. It covers all the aspects of the social system in this country. It also elaborately discusses various influences casting their shadows over the Indian society. These specific features make it a comprehensive and compact book on the subject.

This volume is composed of information concerning social reformers who have lived all or part of their lives for the benefit of society. Main principle used in compiling the list of entries was to include those personalities regarded as reformers in their communities and cultures to which they belong, whose impact these communities felt and benefited. Care has been taken to ensure that the scope of the volume is worldwide. Every one of them is covered comprehensively, covering their personal life, thinking, theories, their impact on society and much more.