{"product_id":"demographic-dynamics-in-urban-assam","title":"Demographic Dynamics in Urban Assam","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe present volume constitutes a systematic demographic inquiry into the problem of population growth in Assam, with special reference to Guwahati city. Recognizing that fertility, mortality, and migration are the primary forces shaping demographic change, the study examines their levels, trends, and differentials within an urban context that has hitherto received limited scholarly attention. Drawing upon primary data collected from 752 households encompassing Assamese and Bengali linguistic groups, the research provides an in- depth analysis of demographic and socio-economic profiles, fertility patterns in relation to bio-social correlates, family planning practices, and cultural determinants of reproductive behavior. In addition, it investigates infant and child mortality, pregnancy wastage, and the intricate interrelationship between fertility and mortality. By situating these findings within the larger framework of population studies, this work not only enriches the empirical base of demographic research in North East India but also offers valuable insights into the socio-cultural and economic dimensions influencing population dynamics in an emerging urban centre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDr. Kanta Chakravarty\u003c\/strong\u003e is currently serving as Assistant Registrar (Administration) at Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University, Assam. With an extensive academic and administrative background, she has contributed significantly to the fields of social research, women’s empowerment, and distance education. She has been the recipient of several prestigious fellowships and awards, including the National Merit Scholarship (1990–92), Junior Research Fellowship sponsored by the Rajiv Gandhi Foundation (1993–94), the UGC Part-Time Research Associateship for Women (2004–09), and the AAOU-COL Fellowship (2022) from the Asian Association of Open Universities, Indonesia. Her research portfolio is diverse, covering areas such as nutrition, fertility, mortality, child labour, women in self-help groups, and learner support services in distance education. She has successfully undertaken projects sponsored by reputed organizations like UNICEF, ICSSR, Rajiv Gandhi Foundation, Sarba Siksha Abhijan Mission, and her home institution, KKHSOU. Internationally, Dr. Chakravarty has represented India at key academic and development platforms. She participated in the 54th Session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women (New York, 2010), the Global NGO Forum for Women (New York, 2010), and a JICA training programme on Empowerment of Rural Women (Japan, 2008). She was also a presenter at the Pan Commonwealth Forum (Malaysia, 2016). A committed researcher, she has published 19 research papers in reputed national and international journals. She is actively associated with professional bodies, being a life member of the Indian Sociological Society, Indian National Confederation and Academy of Anthropologists, North East India Council for Social Science Research, Shillong, among others. Dr. Chakravarty’s academic and research pursuits reflect a deep commitment to addressing social issues, women’s empowerment, and the role of open and distance learning in creating inclusive educational opportunities.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mittal Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50877215735975,"sku":null,"price":850.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0436\/7984\/2471\/files\/Screenshot2026-01-23165154.png?v=1781252080","url":"https:\/\/mittalbooks.com\/products\/demographic-dynamics-in-urban-assam","provider":"Mittal Publications","version":"1.0","type":"link"}