Education as Development: Deprivation, Poverty, Dispossession

This book examines the educational development of tribals in India, focusing on deprivation, poverty, and dispossession. It explores how the social, economic, and education systems have evolved and identifies the challenges faced by the Adivasi community. It provides a rational structure for understanding how the Adivasi can be integrated into the modern education system and highlights the issues that hinder their growth.

Format: Hardback
Length: 268 pages
Publication date: 22 May 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Education as Development: Deprivation,Poverty,Dispossession is a groundbreaking new addition to our understanding of the educational and economic challenges faced by marginalized communities in India. This comprehensive volume delves into the historical evolution of social, economic, and educational systems in India, shedding light on the scope for development in these critical areas. It offers a logical framework for readers to grasp how Adivasi communities in India can be integrated into the modern education system, while also highlighting the myriad problems they face, including income inequality, education, health, housing, governance, civil society environment, and infrastructure.

This book holds immense value for students, researchers, and policy makers specializing in education, minority studies, indigenous studies, sociology of education, and South Asian studies. Its insights and analysis provide valuable perspectives on addressing the systemic inequalities and promoting inclusive education for all, ensuring a more equitable and prosperous future for India's diverse communities.

Weight: 542g
Dimension: 162 x 241 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367224165