Synopsis Home science is a discipline which is considered important for the education of women. The value of house keeping has been recognized for the healthy development of a society. It has been possible to develop principles of home science over the years. The discipline of home science recognizes the value of food and nutrition for developing a healthy body. The management of the finances of a home is an equally important function. Food, housing, clothing and the preparation of dresses assume significance in home science. The care of the health of children and health training are necessary segment of home science. Nursing and health education have also become an independent subject of study. Child development is based on the theoretical and practical findings of Psychology and occupies an important place in home science.In order to develop a complete discipline of home science, the dimensions of human relations are of vital considerations. All these aspects of home science have been discussed in seven volumes of this encyclopaedic. This is a complete and comprehensive encyclopaedia, first of its kind in India.