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Chalam, K. S. 1948-

Economic reforms and social exclusion : impact of liberalization on marginalized groups in India / K.S. Chalam. - New Delhi ; SAGE, c2011. - xx, 224 p. ; 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 212-217) and index.

Introduction -- Social exclusion and the methodological dichotomies -- Economic reforms and the socially excluded groups in India -- Emergence of caste as property under liberalization -- Impact of reforms on scheduled castes -- Liberalization and the Adivasi development -- Marginalization of rural artisans and Muslims -- Handloom weavers under liberalization: a case study -- Exit policy and the welfare of the working classes -- Inequity in the development of human capital and alienation in higher education -- Public health services and the poor -- Civil society responses to economic reforms: a case study of temperance movement -- In lieu of conclusion.

ISBN: 9788132106449 (hbk.) Rs. 550

LCCN: 2011022522

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Marginality, Social--India.
Caste--India.
Minorities--Economic conditions.--India
Minorities--Social conditions.--India

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
India--Economic policy.
India--Social policy.

LC Class. No.: HN690.Z9 / M2629 2011

Dewey Class. No.: 305.56/CHA