The subject Research Methodology is now-a-days becoming more and more popular. In comparison to other subjects of study, more and more students are opting for it at the college and university level. Even in the most prestigious competitive examination lik 1st ed. x+246p.

This book is an attempt to present various facets of Indian economy, particularly in the context and light of globalization that is sweeping over the world right now. The first part, in the book spells out various perspectives on Indian economy: starting 1st ed. xiv+400p., Tables; Figures.

Outcome of the written contributions and deliberations of a national seminar, this is perhaps the most outstanding book on the theme of empowerment of the weaker sections in India. Organized in three sections, it provides authoritative treatment of the co 1st ed. xvi+358p., Table; References; 23cm.

The common bean, Phaseolus vulgaris, is domesticated independently in ancient Mesoamerica and the Andes, and now grown worldwide for its edible bean, popular both dry and as a green bean. As a legume, beans provided the nitrogen fixing bacteria which supp 1st ed. x+197p., References; Index; 25cm.

This unique book presents a new Social Accounting Matrix (SAM) for the Indian economy for the year 1997-98. It provides detailed and consistent information on production for 60 sectors, and on income distribution for six categories of occupational househo 1st ed. 438p., Tables; Figures; Bibliography; 23cm.

This book is a path-breaking volume packed with excellent theoretical, concise, lucid, comprehensive pieces and comparative case studies of river interlinking, with a collection of 28 research papers authored by eminent contributors. This book is shared o 1st ed. xxiii+379p., Figures; Tables.

Like other Biosphere reserve, the Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve in Madhya Pradesh is the abode of various tribal groups. Indigenous Knowledge has been playing a significant role in the life of Gond, Korku and Bharia tribes living in the Pachmarhi Biosphere 1st ed. xii+146p., Tables; Appendix; Glossary; Index; 26cm.

With the advent of new tools, research on the structure and function of fish has made tremendous progress in the last few decades. An attempt to integrated the new information was started when the first volume, edited by Prof. B.R. Singh was published in 1st ed. xvi+312p., Tables; Figures; References; 23cm.

Outstanding work has been done in forestry research in India in the past now a history of more than a century. However, current knowledge and pattern of research will not result sufficiently in accurate predictions of the consequences of potentially harmf 1st ed. x+342p., Tables; Figures; Glossary; 23cm.

Forests play important role in combating desertification, preventing erosion problems, other protective functions, climatic change acting as carbon reservoirs and sinks. Forests, the biodiversity they contain and the ecological function they maintain, are 2nd Revised & Enlarged ed. xii+556p., Tables; Figures; Bibliography; Index; 23cm.