Education in the Emerging India - Hardcover

R.P. Pathak

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 812690741X ISBN 13: 9788126907410

Publisher: Atlantic Publishers & Distributors (P) Ltd., 2007

Synopsis

Education has always played an important role in shaping the destinies of societies through development of the whole individual. It is the most powerful instrument for achieving goals of economic development, technological progress and also for establishing social cohesion. Education is a dynamic process, changing with the prevailing socio-politico-economic conditions and fast expanding knowledge over the years. In the recent years the need for reconstructing education has been felt acutely. The present book is a modest effort in this direction. It makes an in depth study of emerging issues unraveling relationships between education and development in Indian society. Briefly outlining the concept and nature of education, it presents in detail its approaches and dimensions, history and development. It analytically studies the trends, processes, ideals and philosophy of education against the backdrop of Indian society. It brings to light the elements, mission and aspirations of Indian society. It is replete with quotations from eminent personalities, thinkers and educationists which remarkably enhance the value of the book. The book is undoubtedly an authentic source for all information on Education. Simple in language and lucid in style, the book is concise and easily comprehensible. It includes a rich bibliography to enable readers to pursue the study further. Designed as a textbook, it will be particularly useful for students, researchers and teachers of Education. Even the general readers interested to know about the prevailing situation of education in India will find the book informative and interesting.

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About the Author

R.P. Pathak is a Reader (Department of Education) in L.B.S. Vidyapeeth (Deemed University), New Delhi, teaching B.Ed. and M.Ed. classes. He received his education at Jaunpur, Gorakhpur, B.H.U., Kendriya Hindi Sansthan, IGNOU and Meerut University. He has served various institutions, i.e. NCERT, SCERT and IGNOU. He has guided a number of Ph.D. and master level dissertations and has contributed several Research papers, articles and reports to various journals of repute.

Edition details

• Publisher: Atlantic Publishers & Distributors (P) Ltd.
• Publication date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 812690741X
• ISBN 13: 9788126907410
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 192