Focusing 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.Beginning 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.

NGOs in India: A Cross-Sectional Study (Contributions in Sociology)

Sooryamoorthy, R.

Gangrade, K. D.

Reference

Praeger

Scientometrics for the Humanities and Social Sciences

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Scientometrics for the Humanities and Social Sciences is the first ever book on scientometrics that deals with the historical development of both quantitative and qualitative data analysis in scientometric studies. It focuses on its applicability in new and emerging areas of inquiry. 
This important book presents the inherent potential for data mining and analysis of qualitative data in scientometrics. The author provides select cases of scientometric studies in the humanities and social sciences, explaining their research objectives, sources of data and methodologies. It illustrates how data can be gathered not only from prominent online databases and repositories, but also from journals that are not stored in these databases. With the support of specific examples, the book shows how data on demographic variables can be collected to supplement scientometric data. 
The book deals with a research methodology which has an increasing applicability not only to the study of science, but also to the study of the disciplines in the humanities and social sciences. 
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"I am very impressed by the monograph Scientometrics for the Humanities and Social Sciences by R. Sooryamoorthy. It is the first monograph on Scientometrics I am aware of that is devoted exclusively to the use of scientometric techniques in the study of the humanities and social sciences. It aims to unfold the potential of these techniques to a wide audience. A most interesting and unique feature of the book is the well-designed presentation of a large number of cases illustrating both the methodology itself as well as its application in the study of the development of humanities and social sciences and its numerous subject fields, and in the assessment of research activity and performance. Most importantly, it dedicates attention not only to the potential of these techniques, but also to its limitations and pitfalls. This makes the monograph a valuable and useful piece of work, unmissable for librarians, research managers and policy makers, and researchers in the domain of humanities and social sciences who aim to enlarge their understanding of the uses and limits of scientometric techniques in these domains of science and scholarship." -- Henk F. Moed, Formerly at the Centre for Science and Technology Studies (CWTS), Leiden University, the Netherlands 
"Scientometric analyses seem straightforward given the availability of apparently clear metrics (on production, citation and other operations of science). And indeed, measurement systems and underlying data collections are continually developing to cope with various difficulties they still face. But, whereas the use of such metrics works quite well for natural science, their application to the social sciences and even worse for the humanities is bedeviled by a further array of problems. Prof. Sooryamoorthy’s book takes us through such issues, placing them in historical context. This guide will be invaluable to neophyte analysts wishing to measure social science." -- Charles Crothers, Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand 
"Scientometrics for the Humanities and Social Sciences provides a compendious overview of the origin of scientometrics and is a perfect collection of illustrative case studies that can guide social scientists to explore their own research fields." -- Valeria Aman, German Centre for Higher Education Research and Science Studies (DZHW), Germany 
"The field of Scientometrics has cross disciplinary aetiology and relevance especially, within the fields of information systems, information science (particularly bibliometrics and informetrics), science policy, sociology, and other cognate sciences. Therefore, the criticality and potential use of this book in diverse disciplines cannot be underestimated. Furthermore, the increasing importance and the need to report accurately scientific and knowledge production as evidenced in the global ranking of universities tha

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Scientometrics for the Humanities and Social Sciencesis the first ever book on scientometrics that deals with the historical development of both quantitative and qualitative data analysis in scientometric studies. It focuses on its applicability in new and emerging areas of inquiry. 
This important book presents the inherent potential for data mining and analysis of qualitative data in scientometrics. The author provides select cases of scientometric studies in the humanities and social sciences, explaining their research objectives, sources of data and methodologies. It illustrates how data can be gathered not only from prominent online databases and repositories, but also from journals that are not stored in these databases. With the support of specific examples, the book shows how data on demographic variables can be collected to supplement scientometric data. 
The book deals with a research methodology which has an increasing applicability not only to the study of science, but also to the study of the disciplines in the humanities and social sciences.

Within a short period of time, South Africa has made remarkable progress in the adoption of mobile and Internet technologies. In this landmark study, R. Sooryamoorthy examines the development of communication patterns, social contacts and networks in South Africa. Based on pioneering quantitative and qualitative data, he analyses trends in changing media use in Africa, showing the development of the use of new media for communication by South Africans of all ages, races and genders in relation to the development of media infrastructure, its cost and government policy. It shows how people use the media for communication purposes that affirm or break their social contacts and networks, and how they apply media to establish, re-establish or maintain social relationships. This book will be of interest to those researching the growth of communication technology in Africa, as well as those involved in the wider fields of development studies and economics.

Networks of Communication in South Africa: New Media, New Technologies

Computers & Technology

Cambridge University Press

Science, Policy and Development in Africa: Challenges and Prospects

Since gaining political independence in the 1950s, science has rapidly become a prerequisite for national development within many African nations. Supported by international agencies, such as UNESCO, initiatives were taken to direct Africa on the road of scientific development, enabling contributions to world science and significant progress in many specific research areas. However, from a developmental perspective there remains the question of how science influences national development plans and strategies. How far are science policies integrated into the national development plans? What potential and challenges do science and technology pose for Africa and its prospects for wider development? Offering a comprehensive historical and empirical study of science in both colonial and post-colonial Africa, R. Sooryamoorthy brings to light the connections between science, policy and development in African nations. Focusing on understanding the widening gap in science and technology between developed and developing regions, and the integration (or lack of) with national development strategies, this study provides important insights into the potential opportunities and challenges facing Africa in the areas of science.

Science, Policy and Development in Africa

Politics & Social Sciences

Politics & Government

Business & Money

Economics

This book is essential for anyone interested in knowing how science works nationally and internationally in the contemporary world. It offers a comprehensive analysis of scientific collaboration and its relation to development and the productivity of scientists, with specific reference to South Africa in both the past and the present.

Transforming Science in South Africa: Development, Collaboration and Productivity

History

Africa

PALGRAVE~MACMILLAN

Networks of Communication in South Africa

Sociology Global: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives

Anthem Press

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