Many a Hard Nut [Hardcover]

This book contains 15 chapters, each dealing with an important problem that is plaguing the people at large. Many of the maladies discussed therein pertain to most of the underdeveloped and developing countries, though they are depicted with an Indian background. The topics have been presented in a mix of fiction and facts. The discourse on key social issues throws light on various aspects of the problems and also probes propounding certain solutions to them. The delineation aims to create public awareness of social issues, alert people to growing perils, edify wrongdoers, deter the youth of today from going astray and make the Government authorities more sensitized to the consequences of their apathy and dishonest behaviour. The book also displays an intention to impact standard English to the college students. About The Author:- S. Ganesan was born on 1st June 1943, at Pudukkottai-a district in Tamil Nadu. He had his Elementary and High School Education in the local Government school and happened to be one among the rank holders of his schools. He later, had University Education and got his M.A in English Literature from the Annamalai University in his own State. Feeling impelled by the background of the syllabi prescribed for study of literature, he has visited most of the major European countries.Regarding occupation, he assisted his presents in farming operations since he was born in an agricultural family. Besides studies, he worked in lands on holidays and learnt agriculture at his young age, which was very useful to him in later years. He entered the State Government servie in Tamil Nadu and he was retired in 2001. His duties in the Panchayat Raj and Rural Development Department enabled him to serve at several stations across the State. As an Extension Officer, he could have close contact with the masses, especially in rural areas, and get first-hand knowledge of the state of their lives. He gained experience in divese activities including officer administration. He was an honest official all along his career. He now feels quite nostalgic for the department that made him a mature man.Since 1970, he has taught English to students as a service and for his own pleasure. Since 1995, he has been conducting 'spoken English' classes for graduates and employees. He says that Shakespeare's sonnet no. 107 has goaded him on writing books, resulting in this debut work. He is a strict vegetarian and averse to killing of any animal or bird. Contents:- Contents, Preface 7, 1. Religion and Caste System 9, 2. Terrorism and its Impact on People 39, 3. Global Warming and Climate Change 67, 4. Hunger and Food Security 87, 5. Energy Security 103, 6. Human Rights Violations due to Genocide 114, 7. Human Rights Violations due to Racism 136, 8. Human Rights Violations due to Crimes 146, 9. Religious Intolerance 167, 10. Social Evils Affecting Children/Dowry 178, 11. Ragging in Educational Institutions 200, 12. Corruption Among Officials/Politicians 208, 13. Crimes Tormenting People 241, 14. The Plight of Senior Citizens 254, 15. Education in Private Sector 265, Index 279 The Title 'Many a Hard Nut written/authored/edited by S. Ganesan', published in the year 2011. The ISBN 9788121210973 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 290 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Sociology. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol:-