Development Issues

DETAILS : 

• Author : P. Vijayalakshmi Reddy
  
• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Rawat Publications
  
• Publication date ‏ : ‎ 1 August 2009
  
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
  
• Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 240 pages
  
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 8131602508
  
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-8131602508
  
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 450 g

ABOUT THE BOOK

Development Issues, authored by the respected academician P. Vijayalakshmi Reddy, is a comprehensive examination of the multifaceted challenges facing developing nations, with a particular focus on the Indian socio-economic landscape. The book serves as a critical bridge between theoretical development economics and the ground-level realities of policy implementation. Reddy meticulously analyzes a broad spectrum of "bottlenecks" that hinder progress, ranging from deep-seated poverty and income inequality to the complexities of agrarian distress, unemployment, and the digital divide. By contextualizing these issues within the framework of global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the text provides a roadmap for more inclusive and equitable growth.

The book is highly structured, making it an indispensable resource for students of Economics, Sociology, and Public Administration, as well as aspirants of civil services examinations. Rather than just presenting data, Reddy delves into the "human" side of development, exploring the roles of education, healthcare, and gender empowerment as primary drivers of national prosperity. She evaluates the efficacy of various government schemes and social welfare programs, offering a balanced critique of where policy succeeds and where it falters. Development Issues is celebrated for its ability to synthesize complex statistical trends into a narrative that emphasizes the necessity of sustainable, decentralized, and participatory development.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

P. Vijayalakshmi Reddy is a distinguished scholar and educator known for her extensive research in the fields of social sciences and development studies. With a career dedicated to understanding the structural nuances of the Indian economy, she has contributed significantly to academic discourse through her teaching and prolific writing. Her work is characterized by a commitment to social justice and a pragmatic approach to problem-solving. Reddy is widely recognized for her ability to make dense academic concepts accessible to a wider audience, mentoring countless students and helping them navigate the complexities of national and global development policy.