An Introduction to the Social Geography of India - Concepts, Problems and Prospects

This book discusses the significance of social geography, a multidimensional sub-discipline of georgraphy encompassing social health, social security and social ethos. It presents the socio-spatial dynamics of the population in India through an understanding of the various issues related to migration, urbanisation, unemployment, poverty and public health. With a thorough analysis of various social indicators relating to health, education, income and employment, the volume presents a detailed picture of the social geography of India.

It discusses in detail,

• The origin, nature and scope of social geography, its relations with other social sciences and applications
• The nature and importance of social well-being along with welfare geography and the role of welfare state in ensuring social well-being
• The population of India and its attributes
• The status and spatial patterns of various social indicators relating to health, education and income and