Synopsis "This book "Women and Economic Development" is an edited volume consisting of 33 articles written on various aspects of this important subject. These articles are grouped under the following seven sub-themes : Women and Economic Theory; Women and Economic Development; Women and the Rural India; Women in the Legal perspective; Women and Technology; Women Entrepreneurs in India; Women and Labour Market. Covering a wide area of women studies, these articles focus both on international and national aspects of the issues with special reference to the Indian economy and its development. Contributors ranging from senior scholars to young researchers have helped to make this volume an important addition to the growing literature on this subject of crucial importance."