Author: Abusaleh Shariff
Mehtabul Azam/
Publisher: Institute of Objective Studies
Year: 2004
Language: English
Pages: 158
ISBN/UPC (if available): 81852205824
Description
The present book is an attempt to present the facts about Muslim community vis-à-vis other communities in India in the fields of demography, economic status and performance over the last decade suing the reliable data provided by government agencies alike National sample Survey Organization and Census of India. It also used data from well-recognized sources like National Council of applied Economic Research, New Delhi and National Family Health Surveys, IIPS, Mumbai.
The book tries to analyse various threats and opportunities the community face as a whole and the steps needed to promote community’s welfare.
Contents
INTRODUCTION TO THE SERIES
FOREWORD
PREFACE
CHAPTER 1
Introduction
CHAPTER 2
Muslims within the Pluralistic Nature of Indian Society
CHAPTER 3
Population, Size & Distribution
CHAPTER 4
Economic Participation
CHAPTER 5
Education
CHAPTER 6
Gender Issues
CHAPTER 7
Political Participation and Welfare
CHAPTER 8
Demographic and Health Characteristics among Social Groups
CHAPTER 9
Conclusion
Summary
Appendix
References
Index