Governance & Citizenship
Governance & Citizenship
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Year: 2017
Pages: 472
Size: 153 x 229 mm
Publisher: Viva Books Originals
Sales Territory: Worldwide
Description:
Affirmative action for change and for a definite change in the matters of governance is palpable from the collective wisdom of the matured Indian electorate. The mandate which was primarily exercised by the informed and concerned young citizens of the country reflects the essence of Indian democracy. The young India today is averse to polemics and impatient for growth and accountability. Given the inescapable fragility of the political system India has to evolve democratic and inclusive engagement. No doubt the socio-political and the economic fabric is delicately poised and can anytime lead to volatility. However, timidity should not overwhelm the process of democratic consolidation, significant progress in the spheres of information technology and mass upsurge in upward social mobility providing space for the so far neglected, Dalits, women, children and the, others in the margins.
The book Governance and Citizenship traces the historical trajectory of the evolution of the notion of state and the art of changing contours of governance while delving into the various debates and theorisation on the subject area from a globalized perspective. The book tries to locate the Indian State and the changing characteristics of governance and citizenship. A sincere effort has gone into exploring the eluding issues like poverty, migration, unemployment, institutional arrangement and policy initiatives to deal with such issues. The transition from lacklustre governance to good governance is eagerly awaited.
Target Audience:
People interested in Political Science and Governance.
Contents:
Preface
UNIT I: THEORIZING STATE, GOVERNANCE AND CITIZENSHIP
1: Historical Trajectory - Imran Amin
2: Governance - Rapti Mishra
3: Citizenship - Manish Kumar
4: State, Governance and Citizenship in India - Sanjeev Kumar
UNIT II: THE CONCEPT OF GOOD GOVERNANCE
5: The Concept of Good Governance - Rukmani
UNIT III: CITIZENS AND THEIR RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS
6: Rights and Obligations of Citizens and Civic Culture - Dr. Tapan Biswal and Dr. Biswaranjan Mohanty
7: Participatory Citizenship: Social Audit and Citizen Policing - Naphisha
8: Role of Civil Society - Dr. Kamalakanta Roul
UNIT IV: LAW ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
9: Policing and Enforcement of Laws - Rahul Kumar Singh
10: Autonomy and Neutrality of Investigating and Enforcement Agency - Deepak Bhaskar
11: Access to Justice: Judicial Delays and Costly Litigations - Aakansha Natani
UNIT V: RURAL AND URBAN GOVERNANCE: ACCESS TO OPPORTUNITIES AND AMENITIES
12: Rural Poverty, Migration to Cities and Employment - Dr. Sanchita Ray
13: Access to Food: Issues and Concerns - Superna Priyadarshini
14: Public Healthcare in India - Sanjay Kumar
15: Education - Dr. Ameshwar Naik and Rashmi Raj Biswal
16: Urbanization in India: Impact on Environment, Infrastructure, Employment and Civic Amenities - Anand Saurabh
UNIT VI: INSTITUTIONAL INITIATIVES TOWARDS GOOD GOVERNANCE
17: Right to Information - Sushant Kumar Mallick
18: Citizen's Charter - Anil Kumar
19: Consumer Rights - Dr. Abhay Kumar and Pratyush Biswal
20: Indian Ombudsman - Dr. Sangeeta Dhal
21: E-Governance in India - Dr. Sangeeta Dhal
Notes and References “ Index
About the Editor:
Tapan Biswal is Associate Professor, Department of Political Science, School of Open Learning, University of Delhi. He has been teaching undergraduate, honours and postgraduate students for over two and a half decades. Dr Biswal is currently engaged in a major research project on “Contextualizing Civil Society in Africa” approved by the University Grants Commission. Dr Biswal has publications such as Ghana-Political and Constitutional Developments, Human Rights, Gender and Environment, International Relations and Comparative Politics.
