Seller: Majestic Books, Hounslow, United Kingdom
Condition: New. Print on Demand. Seller Inventory # 379134127
Quantity: 4 available
Seller: Books Puddle, New York, NY, U.S.A.
Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 26384737136
Seller: Biblios, Frankfurt am main, HESSE, Germany
Condition: New. PRINT ON DEMAND. Seller Inventory # 18384737146
Seller: Vedams eBooks (P) Ltd, New Delhi, India
Soft cover. Condition: New. This important and closely argued book contends that research is a unique 'third eye of governance'- it brings otherwise invisible facts and ground realities to light, thus enabling effective and humane public policies. However, there has been a steady decline in social research with the rise of populism in Indian politics, and disregard for transparency and accountability. The author shows how data, statistics, analysis and research have become politically sensitive and contentious. He argues that if the impressive recent mantras about development and progress are also backed by applied social research, India can reach new heights in democracy, development and governance. Seller Inventory # 135901A