About the Book :

Social Science research in India got great impetus after independence as a result of the socio-economic development process. Many research institutions were set up; the most important has been the Indian Council of Social Science Research, established in 1969. This book aims at discussing in great detail the information needs of social scientists engaged in research in India in the context of the resources required by them. The book has seven theme sections, encompassing 19 chapters, each touching a specific activity in the field of documentation and information. This is an indispensable handy book for the professionals, social scientists, technocrats and indeed to a wide spectrum of populace in India and abroad.

About Author :

S.P. Agrawal (b. 1929) was Director, National Social Science Documentation Centre, ICSSR, and Member Secretary, Indian Association of Social Science Institutions. He was also the Vice-Chairman of the Asia and Pacific Information Network in Social Sciences (APINESS). In 1988 he was awarded the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Education (Honoris Causa) by International University Foundation. Presently, he is Member, Round Table on Research in Reading, IFLA, and Member, International Committee for Social Science Information and Documentation. He is also Member of Board of Studies of National Archives of India and Hindi Advisory Committee, Ministry of Coal, Government of India. Born and brought up in the cradle of freedom movement which he joined at the tender age of twelve, he gained an insight into political problems and 'developed a sense of responsibility which bore fruit as an information scientist committed to Gandhiji's philosophy and action-plan in the field and its social concept. He. has written extensively on various aspects of education, Indian Polity and library and information science.