{"product_id":"handbook-of-muslims-in-india-empirical-and-policy-perspectives-9780198062059","title":"Handbook Of Muslims In India: Empirical And Policy Perspectives","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Rakesh Basant | Abusaleh Shariff\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Oxford UP\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Oxford UP\u003cbr\u003e • Subject: History\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Sociology - General\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cem\u003eHandbook \u003c\/em\u003ebrings together the most recent work on the socio-economic conditions of the Muslim community in India, using and taking forward the debates and policy questions raised by the Sachar Committee Report (2006). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eUsing detailed empirical data, the handbook provides a comprehensive understanding of: \u003cbr\u003e* the socio-historical context within which one must situate Muslims in India\u003cbr\u003e* the demographic and educational conditions of Muslims\u003cbr\u003e* the various dimensions of employment and labour market\u003cbr\u003e* policy options to improve the conditions of Muslims in India \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhat types of affirmative actions are more desirable? Will more information on Muslims put pressure on policymakers at different levels? What is the role of community-specific and general policies\/institutions in ameliorating the conditions of a community? Are minority-specific and poverty alleviation policies substitutes? The \u003cem\u003eHandbook of Muslims in India\u003c\/em\u003e explores these multifaceted issues, analyzing the interplay of security, identity, and equity in the everyday life of Muslims. It highlights the heterogeneity within the community and provides a comparative analysis of Muslims vis-à-vis other socio-religious groups.","brand":"Oxford UP","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":46835706724503,"sku":"9780198062059","price":597.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9780198062059.webp?v=1768997440","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/handbook-of-muslims-in-india-empirical-and-policy-perspectives-9780198062059","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}