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As against the conventional concept of social security, which is essentially relevant in the context of the organised sector in developed countries, this volume underscores the need for a broader interpretation of social security in a developing country like India charactersied by a high degree of deprivation and vulnerability of a large section of the population. The 22 articles in the volume covering a wide range of issues and experiences relating to the social and economic security system aim to invoke a renewed interest among researchers and policy-makers as well as social activists and voluntary workers in reviewing the existing system with a view to develop an alternative framework that ensures security for all.