Suicide and Society in India
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Author Description
This Volume Presents A Comprehensive Analysis Of Suicide In India Based On Original Research As Well As Existing Studies, And Looks At The Issue In An International, Sociological And Historical Context. 1. Introduction -- 2. Previous Studies Of Suicide In India -- 3. The Reliability Of Indian Suicide Data -- 4. The Aetiology Of Suicide In India -- 5. The Methods Of Suicide -- 6. Trends In Suicide In India -- 7. Gender And Suicide -- 8. Age And Suicide -- 9. Urbanisation And Suicide In India -- 10. Education And Suicide -- 11. Occupation And Suicide -- 12. Marriage, The Family And Suicide -- 13. Alcohol And Suicide -- 14. Suicide In The Indian Diaspora -- 15. Suicide In Pondicherry -- 16. Conclusion. Peter Mayer. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [235]-254) And Index.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This volume investigates the complex sociological, historical, and demographic factors contributing to suicide rates within the Indian subcontinent. Peter Mayer utilizes a combination of original field research and a meta-analysis of existing academic literature to construct a comprehensive framework for understanding self-inflicted death. By situating Indian suicide data within an international context, the author challenges conventional interpretations and highlights the necessity of rigorous data evaluation in public health discourse.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- A critical evaluation of the reliability and collection methods of Indian suicide statistics.
- Comparative analysis of suicide trends across gender, age, occupation, and educational attainment.
- Examination of social variables including urbanization, family structure, and alcohol consumption.
- Case study research focusing on suicide patterns within the Indian diaspora and specific regional contexts like Pondicherry.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts recognize this work as a foundational text for those studying social pathology in South Asia. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose and the author's meticulous attention to statistical methodology.
Page Count:
280
Publication Date:
2010-01-01
Publisher:
Routledge
ISBN-10:
0203840089
ISBN-13:
9780203840085
Psychology
History
Social Science
Public Health
Suicide
Risk Factors
Sociology
India
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