TY - BOOK AU - Malik, S. C. TI - Understanding Indian civilization : a framework of enquiry U1 - 954 PY - 1975/// CY - Simla PB - Indian Institute of Advanced Study N1 - CONTENTS : Foreword xi Preface xiii Acknowledgements xix Chapter 1 Introduction 1 Chapter 2 Historical Background 7 Chapter 3 Science, Social Science, and History 16 Chapter 4 General Systems Approach 32 Chapter 5 Structuralist Approach 49 Chapter 6 Problems of Change 57 Chapter 7 India : Structural Elements and Formation 67 Chapter 8 Some Misconceptions Examined 111 Chapter 9 Civilizational Studies and Social Relevance 129 Index 135 ER -