Sociological aspects of child development: a study of rural Karnataka

Very little has been done so far in the
realm of sociological literature by way of
empirical studies on children in India. The
present volume perhaps enjoys the
distinction of being one ot the earliest to
make a comprehensive study or these little
denizens of several integrated areas of

rural Karnataka, The three major religious
groups in the study region-Hindus,
Muslims and Christians have been
covered.

ne author has provided an extremely well

researched volume which, among Oner
things

Pss & cOmparative study of
children taking into consideration region,

relgion and caste. Another notable feature
Is the sexwise analysis of their conditicns,

There are an infinite number of topics

relating to children that needs to be
studied. Dr, Khan's work focuses on the

Drobia progress and
problems of education among children,

ver

child employment and child environment.

The author's deep sympathy for and

interest in the welfare of the weaker

sections of society is equalled only by his
analytical mind and his scholarship both of
which he brings to bear on this very

relevant and contemporary topic,

In addition to a critical analysis of the

Situation as it prevails today in rural

Karnataka. Dr. Khan has also presented a

set of recommendations for child

development which should be of immense
value to soCial organisations, planners and
administrators who are working towards a

newer India where birth, caste and other

factors of human environment will no

longer be hindrances to progress. His bookk
is an earnest plea for reducing the gap
between the privileged and the
underprivileged-an end devoutly to be

wished for.