Problems and Prospects of Orphans

Problems and Prospects of Orphans
Author: Dr. Mashkoor Ahmad Lone
Publisher: OrangeBooks Publication
Total Pages: 244
Release: 2021-05-29
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN:

By the Almighty of Allah I preparing first book Problems and prospects of orphans. This book covers university syllabi and all competitive syllabi in sociology in the papers entailed Demography, Social Demography, orphans problems, orphan studies vital statics etc. Analytic presentation of data derived from authentic sources, holistic approach to controversial problems simple and easily narrations with examples from circumstances make this work an ideal for students and a reference work for teachers and research scholars Starting from historical reviews and discussions of the concept, scope, and importance of orphan problems. The book includes chapters on: introduction of orphans, related reviews and theories, related methodology of orphans, problems of orphans, culture health and economic aspect of orphan’s technological and futuristic view of orphans and case study of orphans. I also thank to all those who have helped me directly or indirectly in preparing this book especially my Ph. D Guide Dr P. Ganesan Assistant professor, Department of Sociology Annamalai University and my family members. Last but not the least I acknowledged my gratitude to all those near and dear who inspired, encouraged and supported and helped me with their kind guidance to pen down this book. Suggestions for improvement are solicited from indulgent readers.

The Orphans of Kashmir

The Orphans of Kashmir
Author: Ammar Habib
Publisher: Independently Published
Total Pages: 294
Release: 2021-04-23
Genre:
ISBN:

We are ripples on the lake, and, just like those ripples, our actions echo for eternity... Imran Ullah was orphaned by the Indian army when he was an infant. He never knew his mother or father, not even their names. All he has known is the harsh reality Muslims in Kashmir face. Now seventeen-years-old, he has lived a life of poverty and abuse, and he questions the meaning of his very existence. However, everything changes the day he meets a girl: Fiza. What follows is a journey of love and loss that changes his life forever, a journey in which he discovers the secrets surrounding his parents' deaths. However, above all else, Imran will find his place in the world.

Child Safety, Welfare and Well-being

Child Safety, Welfare and Well-being
Author: Sibnath Deb
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 602
Release: 2022-03-21
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 9811698201

This book provides a focused and comprehensive overview of the status of children across society, with special reference to emerging features and measures of child safety, welfare, and overall well-being. The book is arranged into four parts covering various dimensions of child welfare and well-being. In this second edition, highly experienced academics, researchers, child rights activities, and policymakers from both developed and developing countries have contributed chapters on topics such as status of children living under institutional care, sexual abuse of male children and tribal girl children, issues and challenges faced by children living in conflict zones, children living on the streets, COVID-19 and its impact on the education of children. The status of marginalized children gets special importance in the second edition. The new chapters include field-based experiences of researchers in protecting child rights and preventing child abuse. It also considers the promising strategies and promising future directions in enhancing effective prevention, intervention and responses to child abuse and neglect. This volume is essential for a wide range of professionals and researchers from the social sciences, law, medicine, and behavioral sciences. It is also beneficial for policymakers and law enforcement agencies working with children.

A Study of Self-Concept, Mental Health and Academic Achievement of Orphan and Non-Orphan Adolescents

A Study of Self-Concept, Mental Health and Academic Achievement of Orphan and Non-Orphan Adolescents
Author: Aasia Maqbool
Publisher: Anchor Academic Publishing
Total Pages: 113
Release: 2016-05
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 3954894963

All stages are important in a person’s life, whether it is infancy, childhood, adolescence or adulthood, but arguably the most sensitive stage is adolescence; which starts at around 13 and ends at approximately 19 years. It is the stage when the urge of life reaches its highest peak. Accidents, Natural death and conflicts are creating generations of orphaned children. In addition the loss of a parent, orphaned children may face many hardships during their adolescence including decline in health, nutrition and psychological wellbeing. The number of children estimated to be orphaned due to all causes is estimated to be between 143 million and 210 million (UNICEF, 2012). Children and adolescents in particular are at increased risk for unresolved or complicated bereavement because of their development, vulnerability and emotional dependency. The purpose of the present investigation was to examine the differences in self-concept, mental health and academic achievement of orphan and non-orphan adolescents. The study adds to the existing literature and will become a guideline for researchers, educators, administrators and counselors to guide the students in a proper way and to frame the suitable educational environment where the adolescents can be accommodated and their self-concept, mental health and academic achievement may improve.

Kashmir, the Untold Story

Kashmir, the Untold Story
Author: Humra Quraishi
Publisher: Penguin Books India
Total Pages: 220
Release: 2004
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780143030874

On the socio-economic conditions of Jammu and Kashmir as a result of political turmoil.

Kashmir : The Unending Tragedy

Kashmir : The Unending Tragedy
Author: Humra Quraishi
Publisher: Manjul Publishing
Total Pages: 328
Release: 2019-06-03
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 9389143101

Kashmir, burdened with an unending humanitarian tragedy and rampant violence, craves for a peaceful settlement. Its reality is the Elephant in the room, with India pretending to sleep. As the country hosts empowerment symposiums, the Valley awaits a political dialogue to take off. The place once considered as a paradise on Earth, is now reduced to being a region fraught with terrorism, hatemongering and blatant human rights abuse. This timely book opens a window into ground realities that most of us are unaware of.

Kashmir’s Thin Red Lines

Kashmir’s Thin Red Lines
Author: Dr Syed Shujaat Bukhari
Publisher: Partridge Publishing
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2019-04-22
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1543705030

Kashmir’s Thin Red Lines is a compilation of works of Dr Syed Shujaat Bukhari who dedicated his life for furthering the field of journalism in Kashmir. The book covers selected works of Dr Shujaat related to different political developments in Jammu and Kashmir, India and Pakistan between the year 2013 and 2018. Dr Shujaat, through his work tried to address different political challenges in the region with focus on peace and stability in both India and Pakistan, which Kashmir’s Thin Red Lines presents in a consolidated form. Besides covering the dialogue process between India and Pakistan, the book also traces the ground political realities in Kashmir and the two South Asian countries.

The Parchment of Kashmir

The Parchment of Kashmir
Author: N. Khan
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 355
Release: 2012-08-06
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1137029587

A cross-disciplinary anthology on contemporary Kashmir by academics from Jammu and Kashmir, the first such volume to appear. The book offers a panorama of key cultural concerns of Jammu and Kashmir today, incorporating analysis of military, cultural, religious, and social aspects of the society and polity.

Kashmir in Sickness and in Health

Kashmir in Sickness and in Health
Author: Gulzar Mufti
Publisher: Partridge Publishing
Total Pages: 307
Release: 2013-09-24
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1482809982

This book takes the reader down unexplored and uncomfortable avenues of beautiful and enchanting but troubled and war-riven Kashmir Valley. It analyses the ups and downs of Kashmirs ailing political health since the beginning of Dogra rule more than 150 years ago, until the present time. The author has pulled off the task of juxtaposing the history of Kashmir, with a history of its medical and educational development, interweaving his own experiences of growing up in Srinagar the capital of Kashmir, to illuminate the readership with specific aspects of his story. The book gives an insight into various aspects of British involvement in Kashmir, describes the pioneering work of the UK missionaries in its social, educational and healthcare development, and points to the reciprocal contribution of the Kashmiris to present day British society. It describes the impact of political events in the international arena on Kashmir, particularly after the partition of British India. It traces the development of Kashmiri political thought process and examines the roles of various personalities from within and outside Kashmir who shaped the painful destiny of this land and its people.