Synopsis The purpose of this book is to provide students and teachers of Home Science with an elementary knowledge of this fast growing subject of Women and Child Development which is most important in Home Science. The salient features of this book are: 1. Some more interesting and new information on the Women and Child Development is discussed in every chapter. 2. This book gives a fresh approach to the students and attempts a systematic diagnosis of the different aspects of Women and Child Development. 3. The author has tried to make the subject as comprehensive, concise dependable and up to date as was possible. 4. Information on newly discovered aspects of women and Child Development are given at proper place. Apart from its extensive coverage and lucid presentation, the strength of the book lies in its Indian background. The book meets the complete requirements of B.A., B.Sc., M.A. and M.Sc. students. The university teachers college lecturers will also find it useful reference book.