Sociological aspects of child development: a study of rural Karnataka
- New Delhi Concept Pub. 1980
- 212p.
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