Indias Social and Economic Transformation in the 21st Centur... - 9781032503974

Indias Social and Economic Transformation in the 21st CenturyAuthor(s): Pallavi Choudhuri, Sonalde Desai, Amaresh Dubey\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge India\nISBN-13: 9781032503974, 978-1032503974\nSynopsis\nThis book provides a comprehensive analysis of Indias social and economic transformation in the decades leading up to the COVID-19 pandemic and explores both resilience and vulnerabilities in Indian society.\n\nIt provides an in-depth look into diverse aspects of how Indians live, earn a living and care for their children by examining vital indicators such as poverty, malnutrition, health and marriage and family relationships, among others. Analysing the data from the India Human Development Surveys, it presents a complex picture of Indias transformation and large economic and educational gains, while exploring the reasons why these have not translated into social transformation of a similar magnitude. The volume also d.