Books published by Academic Foundation

Having adopted the premise that factors determining food security can be best understood at the country level, this study was based on country case studies: two least developed countries (Cambodia and Nepal), two medium-income countries undergoing fast structural changes (Indonesia and Thailand), and one large and fast developing country (India).

Based on research carried out in a few villages in South India, when they were at the threshold of their economies and society being exposed to economic order. This work aims to examine the impact of economic reforms on the poor with a focus on levels and intensity of poverty, social dimensions of deprivation, food security and the role of MNCs.

Presents a collection of writings on the 'Idea' of India. This volume includes papers that talk about what India stands for and about what it should stand for.

Presents the view that the policies of continuous insufficient international economic co-operation and biased trade negotiations with LDC, and the unfocused and over-done reactions to eliminate terrorism as practised over the past several years by western leadership, are doomed to fail.

Dr Watson is blown off in suicide bombing and a trial is held. Outraged at the culture of violence Lily runs for election to the legislature vowing to have a bill passed against public sale, possession and use of all kind of firearms. Lily wins the election but big money lobby defeats her legislation, and Lily embarks upon a 'Recall Campaign'.

Biotechnology along with the other core technology viz Information Technology, is at the heart of technology revolution in Asia. A sequel to the ""Biotechnology Revolution and the Third World: Challenges and Policy Options"", this volume draws lessons from the experiences of Asian developing countries and revisits some of the concerns.