Publisher description for Social development and public policy : a study of some successful experiences / edited by Dharam Ghai.
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This book uses in-depth case studies to show how some relatively low-income countries have made enormous strides in overcoming acute social problems such as adult illiteracy, lack of schooling, high child mortality, rapid population growth, mass poverty and gender inequalities. Outstanding scholars have contributed essays covering Chile, China, Costa Rica, Cuba, Kerala, Sri Lanka and Vietnam. Their experiences are of great significance for human development since in some areas they have achieved levels comparable with those in industrialized countries.
Library of Congress subject headings for this publication: Social planning Developing countries Case studies, Social indicators Developing countries Case studies, Developing countries Social policy Case studies