Dialogue for Development: Festschrift dedicated to Professor Jai B.R Sinha

Introduction

This book is a festschrift in recognition of Prof. J.B.R Sinha’s contributions on social psychological aspects of development in the context of the developing world. The book is a collection of papers on development related issues and it also presents narratives about professional development of Prof. Sinha and his influences on others.

Section 1: Background and Personal Impact

The first section of the book has contributions which unfold background and evolution of Professor Jai B.R Sinha as a scholar and has also narratives related to his personal and visionary impact on others who came in his contact either as colleagues or students.

Section 2: Organizational Development

The second section consists of papers that relate to the wider issues of organizational development.

Section 3: Development Debate

The third section expands the scope of development debate encompassing social, cultural, and policy concerns.

Section 4: Appreciations

The last section records the appreciations of multifaceted aspects of Prof. Sinha, as known to his teachers, colleagues, and students.

Scope and Audience

As a whole, the book covers wide range of topics like social motivation, leadership, social power, values, and organizational development, social policies, etc. Though composed in a non-conventional style, this volume will be valuable for students, teachers, and researchers across the boundaries of social behavioural sciences.