Children are blooming flowers of the garden of each society. The future of any nation is largely determined on how its children grow and develop. The term 'Child Labour' is commonly interpreted in two different ways: as an economic practice; and as a social evil. The child labour means the engagement of children in gainful occupations which are often hazardous to their health, and deny them the opportunities of development. Although child labour is a global phenomenon, yet it is more severe in developing countries. In India plethora of legislations were enacted by the central government as well as the state governments to give effect to the constitutional mandates, international covenants and recommendations. This book categorically records the laws to curb the menace of child labour and provides succinct and authoritative information on the theme. Major topics given elaborate treatment herein are: Scenario of child labour problem; Causes of child labour in India; Genesis of child labour in India; Legislative safeguards against child labour in developed and underdeveloped countries; Legal protection against the exploitation of child labour in India; Mechanisation of child labour welfare in India vis-à-vis ILO; and Appraisal and suggestions.

The author of this book has undertaken the enormous task of reviewing Contemporary Social Problems of one of the world's most populous countries and to provide research-based approaches to alleviate those problems. India is a country rich in history and experience, but a country like many others that is not yet able to deal effectively with the problems continuing to plague its citizens-poverty, illiteracy, lack of family planning, social stigma, and the rapidly developing problem of AIDS. The author has clearly defined the problems, explained the negative effects, reviewed current international policies and guidelines, and included current information on empirically based approaches to addressing them. Based on the extensive information provided in this book on the major social problems in India, this book will be useful for a variety of readers. It will be an excellent text for students planning to become physicians, sociologists, lawyers and government employees. It is government service and particularly office. It could be used as the basis for a government Task Force appointed to develop a strategic plan for reducing social problems in India.

Wordsworthian saying 'Child is the father of man 'will ever remain relevant. Making of a nation depends on the sound development of children. For information of civilized, cultured and happy society, we have to educate and train our children properly. As such 'Child Psychology is the basis which is to be thoroughly researched and understood. Amidst plenty of literature available on child psychology, the present work is unique which embodies latest research and developments in the field. Volume wise organization of the work is: The Child and Personality Development; Moral Values in Child Development; Understanding Children; Behaviour Modification and Child Development ; Teacher and the Childs Development; Experiments in Teaching for Child Development; Curriculum and Child Development; and Teaching Methods and Child Development. This work will prove useful and informative for scholars, academics, educationists, psychiatrist, and psychologists.

Development of Child-Family relationships; development of Communication and behaviour; Development of Peer Relationships; Mental Development; Development of Self-concept; Development of Teacher-Pupil relations; Psycho-analytical Theories of Personality; Humanistic Theories of Personality; Nomothetic Theories of Personality; Causes of Mental Ill - Health etc. are the main topics, elaborately discussed in this book. Besides its academic value, this will prove useful for the policy planners, administrators, psychologists, and psychiatrists.