In Quest of Humane Development: Human Development, Community Networking and Public Service Delivery in India

This book explores the relationship between human development, community characteristics, and public service delivery in India, using a multidimensional perspective. It examines the influence of public service delivery on human development from neo-classical and Marxian angles, with analytical discussions complemented by case studies and empirical estimates. The methodology includes critical literature review, case studies, field surveys, and econometric techniques. The book is relevant to students, researchers, development practitioners, and policy makers interested in understanding how community and public institutions interact to determine access to health, education, and social security services, particularly in emerging economies like South Asia.

Format: Hardback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 14 May 2022
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate relationship between human development, community characteristics, and public service delivery, with a specific focus on India. It offers a multidimensional perspective, examining how public service delivery impacts human development from both neo-classical and Marxian lenses. Through its chapters, the book explores the various factors that shape this relationship, including the influence of public institutions, social networks, and economic policies on individual well-being.

To enhance the understanding of the subject matter, the book incorporates a balanced mix of macro and micro approaches, providing a comprehensive analysis of development. The analytical discussions are further enriched by case studies and empirical estimates, showcasing the practical applications of the theory and theoretical discourse on human development, community networks, and the successes and challenges of critical public services in the Indian context.

The methodology employed in the chapters encompasses a critical survey of existing literature, case studies, field surveys, and the use of econometric techniques and statistical tools for index construction. Contributors to the book are primarily scholars from the field of neo-classical economics, although some intellectuals from the realm of political economy and development studies also contribute their insights.

Given the diverse range of development perspectives presented in the book, it appeals to a wide audience, including students and researchers in development economics, social science, management, as well as development practitioners and policy makers who are interested in understanding how community and public institutions interact to determine access to health, education, and social security services, which ultimately shape the well-being of disadvantaged populations. The lessons and implications drawn from this study are particularly relevant to other emerging economies, particularly those in South Asia.

Weight: 600g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789811695780
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022