Developmental Anthropology

This book deals with various aspects and issues of development—planned, implemented, monitored and evaluated for the betterment of people. Giving a conceptual overview of developmental anthropology, it describes in detail the theories, models and approaches of development. It also extends discussion on cultural indicators of development, socio-cultural factors supporting it, various impediments, governmental, non-governmental and International agencies of development, role of human rights and Panchayati Raj in development and the issue of developmental displacement and rehabilitation. The role of anthropology and anthropologists in development has been described as well.