Regional Structure, Processes and Patterns of Development: A case study of the Chota Nagpur Region

This book attempts to develop a theory of population in the light of thoughts and ideas of M. K. Gandhi. It formulates a conceptual framework of Gandhian paradigm in which diverse issues such as development, social and gender relations, science and technology, urban-rural relations, etc. can be examined. The book is divided into three sections. Section-A has five chapters devoted to examination of population trends in the world and in India, theory of demographic transition and aspects of sustai