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Synopsis Ever since rural development emerged as an independent field of inenquiry in the 1950's it has been subjected to many changes in emphasis and ideology these changing perspectives have resulted in shifts in policies and programmes influencing the global discourse on rural development. The New Economic Policy (1991) initiated in its wake has spurred rethinking on the most appropriate approach to rural development. Conceived against this back ground, this volume examines the impact of the changing scenario of rural development on rural poverty, health, education, agriculture, rural infrastructure, information technology, gender discrimination, and good governance in local governance etc. The volume's major concern is: Are the goals of rural development achievable in a globalized world? In addition, this volume besides, providing a unique and analytical perspective, it will be useful to sociologists, economists, social scientists, social activist and bureaucrats in understanding and handling governance. It also identifies the commonalities and differences in prevailing approaches to rural development. It will be of considerable interest to students and research scholars of development studies and professional in the field.