The first publication in the series Advances in Psychological Research in India under the publication programme of the centre of Advanced Study in Psychology, Utkal University, this book documents a cross-section of contemporary psychological research in India. It shows a definite trend in psychological researches towards study of Indian social issues. The book reflects a common concern for social development in all the contributions. The chapters are devoted to some specific aspects of applied social psychology, organizational behaviour, clinical psychology, educational and developmental psychology and comparative psychology with an applied focus. In this volume some very senior as well as young psychologists have contributed towards understanding of the Indian psychological perspective, through a variety of specific themes ranging from Prof. Durganand Sinha''s I analysis of the Psyche of Indian people to the faminist issue in mental health, intergroup relations, and quality of work life, etc.
Theoretical Foundations of Development Planning in five volumes presents a unique collection of papers contributed by a group of outstanding international economists. The aim of the work is to produce a definitive source, reference and teaching supplement for use by professional researchers, advanced graduate students and practitioners of national development planning. In addition, this work will also assist researchers and students working in one branch of development planning to become acquainted with other branches in this field.