Social Movements And Violence

Violence continues unabated in our country, both inside the home, despite the legal safeguards provided for the people. The mass are often terrorised so that they do not assert their rights. In most regions in India, it is the voluntary organisations that have pioneered and sustained the campaign to combat violence. Recognising the strengths and capabilities of voluntary organisations for generating public response to violence and social mobilisation, much greater support should be provided to the voluntary sector by the central and state governments that hitherto. This book provides an overall view on issues and problems related to social mobilisation and violence and will prove an ideal reference work for all who concerned.

Joseph Thomas born in a small village in Kottayam district in Kerala got his school education in convent school. He has veen graduated in English literature and social work from Bangalore University. After that he went to Los Angels (USA) for further studies. His profound interest in social development work and prompted him to make further research on the subject. At illustrious and pious educationist, contributed about a dozen article and research papers to several Journals of repute in addition to his vast teaching experience.