| From Seva to Cyberspace: The Many Faces of Volunteering in India Contributor(s): Handy, Femida (Author), Kassam, Meenaz (Author), Ingold, Sharjah Jillian (Author) |
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ISBN: 8132106989 ISBN-13: 9788132106982 Publisher: Sage Publications Pvt. Ltd OUR PRICE: $38.94 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: December 2011 * Not available - Not in print at this time * |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Volunteer Work - Social Science | Social Work |
| Dewey: 361.370 |
| LCCN: 2011034895 |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 5.7" W x 8.7" (0.90 lbs) 272 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Tracing the origins of voluntary action in India, the authors examine the historic, religious, and cultural traditions of Seva (direct service to others) that have played an important role in inspiring Indians toward voluntary action. The book defines the volunteer and discusses the methods of measuring the value of volunteer labor to NGOs. A unique feature of the book is that it is enriched with narratives and case studies of individuals and organizations that throw light on specific aspects of volunteerism in the Indian context. The book concludes by taking a look at new trends and the strong continuing traditions that inspire modern volunteers to offer their time and talents in the service of society. |
Contributor Bio(s): Handy, Femida: - Femida Handy is Professor of Nonprofit Studies at the University of Pennsylvania. Her academic writing is on philanthropy and volunteering, and her recent coedited book, The Palgrave Handbook of Global Philanthropy (2015) is a comprehensive reference guide to the practice of philanthropy across 26 nations and regions across the world. Dr Handy is currently Editor-in-Chief of Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly, a premier journal in the field. She has several award-winning publications and has coauthored five books and over 100 publications. She has also coauthored a children's book called Sandy's Incredible Shrinking Footprint. Kassam, Meenaz: -Meenaz Kassam is Associate Professor at the American University of Sharjah. She has coauthored three books and several papers, including an award-winning publication. Dr Kassam's research interests include nonprofit entrepreneurship, volunteerism, and women's empowerment. Her teaching interests include environmental issues, the sociology of human behavior, and sociological theory. She is also involved in working with NGOs in various countries. Ingold, Sharjah Jillian: -Jillian Ingold is a PhD candidate of South Asia Studies at the University of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, United States of America). Her interests are in politics, nonprofit regulation, and Muslim minority issues in modern India. She has lived in India and Bangladesh and speaks Hindi, Urdu, and Bengali. Ranade, Bhagyashree: -Bhagyashree Ranade is CEO, Marketing and Market Research Consultants and Discovery and Transition. She is also a trustee for the Institute for Women Entrepreneurial Development and Animal Life in Pune (India). Her publications have appeared in the Journal of Community Practice, Nonprofit Management and Leadership, Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly, and Social Development Issues. She has coauthored the book, Grass-roots NGOs by Women for Women: The Driving Force of Development in India (SAGE, 2006) along with F. Handy, M. Kassam, and S. Feeney. |