{"product_id":"ngos-in-india-a-cross-sectional-study-hardcover","title":"NGOs in India: A Cross-Sectional Study - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eR. Sooryamoorthy\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eK. Gangrade\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFocusing on NGOs that work in the areas of rural development, women, and children, the authors' goal is to shed light on the contributions of the sector in the spheres of social welfare, empowerment, service, and rural development. In addition, the problems and difficulties experienced by NGOs are analyzed and explained. This important new book traces the rise of NGOs in India and their transformation over the years, revealing the importance of NGOs in India's development after Independence. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBeginning with a detailed history of voluntarism in India and examination of NGOs around the world, the authors provide the framework for examining NGOs in India as a force contributing to development. They then focus on partnerships and cooperation between NGOs and the government, advocacy and policy implications of NGO activity, accountability within organizations, approaches to problems and delivery of services, NGO life cycles, and the need for a code of ethics within NGOs. Case studies on NGOs designed to assist women, children, and rural development are presented and discussed in the context of development in general and improving the quality of life for all Indian citizens. This careful and comprehensive examination is a unique addition to a growing field of literature on India.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSOORYAMOORTHY is currently a senior lecturer in the post-graduate Department of Sociology at Loyola College of Social Sciences, Kerala, India. He is the coauthor of \u003ci\u003eScience in Participatory Development\u003c\/i\u003e and author of \u003ci\u003eConsumption to Consumerism\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eClimbing Up: The Story of Palmyrah Workers' Development Society\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eK. D. GANGRADE is the Vice-Chairman of Gandhi Smriti and Darshan, New Delhi. He was the Dean, Faculty of Social Work, Delhi University and Pro-Vice Chancellor of Delhi University. His books include \u003ci\u003eCommunity Organization in India\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSocial Legislation in India\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eGandhian Ideal Development and Social Change\u003c\/i\u003e. He has served as the head of the UN's Social Services Division.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 208\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.82 x 9.74 x 6.16 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 30, 2001\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45668317266117,"sku":"9780313319549","price":194.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/6718\/5605\/files\/bYrWA3xDrQ9780313319549.webp?v=1769013839","url":"https:\/\/selloorium.com\/products\/ngos-in-india-a-cross-sectional-study-hardcover","provider":"Selloorium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}