Development of scheduled communities / edited by K. L. Bhowmik

The Twentieth Century Anthropology at the global level as well as in this sub-continent of India has shown considerable concern for the study of the situation of the tribals as well as low caste commu nities from the view-point of wel fare as well as development.

This edited book researched papers presents well which reflect representative cross-section of perspectives of current researches on development of Scheduled Comm unities in India. These studies display a wide range of interests. covering different dimensions of development of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, De-Notified Tribes, Backward Classes and Under served Are as. Various dimensions like action priorities, policy and strategy, status and impact, perspec tives and development experiences acculturation, socio-economic chang es, leadership, economic institutions and technological changes have systematically been analysed to facilitate an effective communica tion among scientists and develop ment functionaries for purpose of strengthening the operational strategy and to provide policy makers and planners with adequate information for evolving suitable policies, projects and programmes towards acceleration of development of scheduled communities.

This special book would generate a greater communication among scientists working in the field of development of backward commu nities and backward areas in India as well as in other countries of the world.