Bindeshswar Pathak: A Social Reformer - Hardcover

Y. Ravindranath Rao

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 9390547237 ISBN 13: 9789390547234

Publisher: Rupa Publications India Pvt Ltd., 2020

Synopsis

Dr bindeshwar pathak is known all over the world for his unparalleled contribution to the realm of sanitation in India and abroad, but what is not highlighted enough is his role as a great social reformer. This book brings forth some of theesser known facets of Dr pathway and hiseadership of Sulabh international social service organisation. The book also unravels the workings of sulabh's sanitation movement, the sociology of sanitation, action sociology, global challenges of sanitation and how Sulabh has gone about accomplishing a drastic change in society. Theife of Dr pathak as a great humanitarian and his new philosophy of "temple of gratitude' holds importantessons for healthcare providers, social workers, sanitation personnel, students, teachers and researchers. Additionally, because sanitation, health and development are the three interrelated issues in the present development scenario, the book will be of immense value for policy make Rs, planners, administrators, activists, governmental agencies and egos for planning and implementing suitable programmes for socio-economic development.

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About the Author

Dr. Y. Ravindranath Rao graduated from the Lingaraj College, Belagavi. A Masters in Sociology, he was awarded a PhD from Mangalore University in 1995.

Edition details

• Publisher: Rupa Publications India Pvt Ltd.
• Publication date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9390547237
• ISBN 13: 9789390547234
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 308