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NEW ARRIVALS

January

February

ACCESS TO SERVICES

Century of the city. No time to lose. Published by theRockefeller Foundation, New York, 2008.

This book is an impassioned call for action. Vibrant withimages and littered with sidebars, Century of the City ismagazine-readable but book-intelligent. Its the result of amonth-long colloquy hosted by the Rockefeller Foundationto identify and strategize on the challenges faced by

rapidly urbanizing 21st century cities. The focus is on taking multidisciplinary approaches to theissues faced by cities, from the underserved slums of India to the most bustling economicpowerhouses of the new China. Readers will come away convinced that even the mostinefficient cities are incredibly important to the livelihood of both local citizens and globalcitizens, and that making them better is truly an international imperative.

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CONFLICT RESOLUTION

Still counting the dead. By Frances Harrison. Published by PortobelloBooks, London, 2012.

For decades, Sri Lanka experienced civil war between the rebel Liberation

Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and the Sri Lankan government. During the

early parts of 2009, the war reached a climax, ending the death of tens of

thousands of civilians, military personnel and the rebels. This book is

based on the stories captured by Frances Harrison, the resident BBCcorrespondent in Sri Lanka from 2000-2004, who interviewed survivors,

whose horrific stories she recounts in this book.
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Nepal 2030: A vision for peaceful and prosperous nation. Edited by Sagar

Raj Sharma, Bishnu Raj Upreti and Kailash Pyakuryal. Published by NCCR

North-South and Department of Development studies, Kathmandu, 2012.

This book is contained with details to have a developed, peaceful and aprosperous Nepal by 2030. The 10 chapters are explained throughdifferent fields such as Nepals science and technology, transportation,water resources, tourism, land and agriculture, education etc.

The authors were able to give adequate ideas and ways to develop Nepalin another 20 years time and to make the nations dream come true.

Making business count for peace: reflections from tourism sector inNepal. By Bishnu Raj Upreti, Sagar Raj Sharma et.al. Published by North-South and Department of Development studies (NCCR)et.al. Kathmandu,

2013.

This book talks about tourism which is a part of business which hasalready built up the prosperity and stability in Nepal. It explains thepositive and negative facets in business and tourism which impacts thepeace in the country and explains how conflict insensitive businessweakens the social and economic health and conflict sensitive tourismhelps to support peace building. Tourism is a growing industry and apositive sign in Nepal which contributes towards the nation in its

prosperity. The publication clearly shows how a socially responsive environment and aneconomically possible environment can be created to support the tourism industry in Nepal.

Conflict, transition, and challenges to Nepals peace process. By Bishnu RajUpreti and Anita Ghimire. Published by South Asia Regional CoordinationOffice (SAsRCO) of NCCR North-South, Kathmandu, 2012.

Nepal has strived to move from war situations to peace a number of timesand still struggles to regain peace since the conflict situation still prevails.This book mainly focuses on challenges, processes and the structuretowards achieving peace with a description of the peace process in Nepal.Further, it explains how the current socio-political dynamics could beanalysed and how peace and stability could be regained with possible

measures.

Is peace the business of business? By Bishnu Raj Upreti, Safal Ghimire andAndrea Iff. Published by South Asia Regional Coordination Office(SAsRCO)of NCCR North-South, Kathmandu, 2012.


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This publication discusses the potential, motivation, challenges and determinants ofcorporate engagement for conflict transformation. The main concern, socio-economicstructure during armed-conflict, and the transformation for the betterment of thecountry are explained in this book.

This book was compiled through group discussions with business personnel, union leaders andpeople affected by the conflict. It explains how corporate engagement for conflict transformationcan bring in negative consequences which hinder peace and prosperity in Nepal. This bookhighlights how one could identify the conflicting issues and the right way of using corporatesector for transformation in the country.

ECONOMICS

Sri Lanka economic research conference, Proceedings edited by LalithasiriGunaruwan. Published by the University of Colombo, Colombo, 2012.

The Sri Lanka Economic Research conference held in 29th-30th November2012 published the above conference proceedings containing 53 extendedabstracts discussed under the theme the global economic outlook andchanges to developing countries.

The main areas of this issue include economic thought/ideology, equity anddistributional issues, efficiency and productivity issues, stability and growth

concerns and development policy. Sectoral development covering infrastructure, health,education, agriculture, industry and so and so forth are also discussed in this.

GENDER & WOMEN IN FOCUS

Gender and pre-school education: changing perceptions. By ChitranganiAbhayadeva. Published by Centre for Womens Research (CENWOR),Colombo, 2008.

Gender and pre-school education is about the children at early childhood

stage in selected areas in the Western Province. The main objective of this

study is to observe the socialisation process and gender discrimination in pre

schools.

This research was conducted to identify behavior and attitudes of the children

towards gender equality and to introduce gender equality practices within

children. Children were interviewed individually and their behavior patterns and teacher

behaviors were observed to carry out this research.


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New South Asian feminisms. Edited by Srila Roy. Published by Zed Books,

London, 2012.

This book includes essays written by young scholars in South Asia onSouth Asian feminism with the facts of impact on gender and politics infeminism.

The authors talk about feminist movements and state power, newchallenges for womens movements, law, sexual politics and subjectivitiesin the region and so and so forth. The information in this book gives afresh and a thoughtful perspective of vulnerabilities of women.

Gender, education and socialism. Edited by Swarna Jayaweera. Publishedby Centre for Womens Research, Colombo, 2007.

Over the past 30 years, research has already been carried out on genderand education. This study explains how children in pre schools tend tochange their behavior and attitude even being at an early life. The mainpurpose of this study is to examine the socialisation process and genderdifferences including the methodology of education.

This research explains that in order to have a community whounderstands equal gender relations, the education system itself must be transformed. Thisstudy aims to make a change by informing both advocacy and action to introduce systems topromote equal gender relations within children for a better life and a better community.

Gender roles and support networks of spouses of migrant workers.BySwarna Jayaweera and Malsiri Dias. Published by Centre for WomensResearch, Colombo, 2011.

This study has been done to identify the gender roles and the supportnetworks of spouses of migrant workers in Sri Lanka.

This research talks about the resources and the strategies of migrantworker families, differences of resources between the spouses of male andfemale migrant workers, the changes of the migrants family dynamics andmany more areas in relation to gender and migration.

The study mainly focuses on how the male and female migrants impact the family dynamicsand the differences among them which is important to Sri Lanka.


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HEALTH ASPECTS

Introduction to mental health for social work in Sri Lanka. Edited by

Chamindra Weerackody and Suman Fernando. Published byPeoples Rural

Development Association (PRADA), Colombo, 2011.

Mental health cannot be defined as insanity. Mental health is a condition

where people are identified as differentfrom one to another.

The purpose of this publication is to educate trainee social workers in the

field of mental health employed in hospitals, clinics and NGOs. It enables to

improve the value of mental health care and service in Sri Lanka. Apart

from being a guide to social workers, this publication clearly explains the concepts of mental

health in Sri Lanka.

Introduction to mental health and mental health nursing in Sri Lanka.

Edited by Chamindra Weerackody and Suman Fernando. Published byPeoples Rural Development Association (PRADA), Colombo, 2011.

This publication is an introduction to mental health for nurses, engaged in

field of mental health in Sri Lanka. It intends to educate trainee nurses

working in mental health services mainly at the National Institute of Mental

Health (NIMH) and Mulleriyawa hospital. It talks about mental health and

systems of care, mental health nursing, violence and distributed behavior

and approaches in nursing practices.

This book is based on the Workshop held between 2007 and 2010 by few identified institutions

including National Institute of Mental Health in Angoda.

LEGAL ASPECTS

The rule of law in decline. By Kishali Pinto-Jayawardena.Published by The Rehabilitation and Research Centre forTorture Victims, Denmark, 2009.

This study examines the prevalence, determinants andcauses of torture and other forms of cruel inhuman or

degrading treatment or punishment in Sri Lanka. It providesa comprehensive examination of the legal and institutionalframework in Sri Lanka where torture is concerned, and anassessment of whether the system lives up to international

standards. The study seeks to determine how legal and institutional mechanisms intended topromote justice and protect against abuse function in practice, in order to identify possible gapsin the system that may lead to the occurrence of torture and CIDTP.


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Sri Lankave neethiye adhipathyaya pirihei. By Kishali Pinto-Jayawardane.Published by Chamila Publications.

This study talks about violence, punishment, cruelty, brutality, roughtreatments, and humiliation that operate in Sri Lanka. The authorextensively evaluates whether the law and the establishment structure isunder the international standards.

This book explains both national and international laws related toviolence and harassment including the core reasons for persecution andpunishment people go through each day. This study is a valuable guideto the Sri Lankan community.

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

Partnerships in development-oriented research. By Bishnu Raj Upreti,Anne Zimmerman et.al. Published by NCCR North-South, South AsiaCoordination Office, Kathmandu, 2012.

Based on development research programmes and the experiences overthe past twelve years, this book provides information on developmentcapacity to produce knowledge for dealing with global change issues. Italso includes information on strengthening individuals, institutional andsocietal capacity including many other development factors.

In order to have a successful research partnership between North andSouth it is vital to influence funders of research and development

interventions, policymakers and development practitioners which is emphasisedthroughout the chapters.

Research for development: concepts and orientation. By Bishnu RajUpreti. Published by South Asia Regional Coordination Office (SAsRCO)of NCCR North-South, Kathmandu, 2012.

The purpose of this book is to create a functional relationship betweendevelopment and research. The author emphasises the importance ofresearch for development which can be effective in implementing theinterventions and help in addressing challenges. He believes that themost difficult task is to change the view of policy-makers since they donot realise the need of research in development.

This paper is based on studies undertaken during a three year period to make a difference inresearch and development and to understand and be aware of the importance of researchstudies.


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STATISTICS

Population Atlas of Sri Lanka 2012. Published by the Department ofCensus and Statistics and Ministry of Finance and Planning, Colombo,

2012.

ThePopulation Atlascontains a summary of population data collectionshown through maps. This publication was initiated after conducting anenumeration in the 9 Provinces and 25 Districts including sub divisions.This guide is a useful resource to data users, planners, policy makers,academics and researchers.

Basic housing information by districts and divisional secretary

divisions. Published by Department of Census and Statistics,Colombo, 2012.

This issue includes information on housing, materials used forhousing construction, occupied housing units, sources of drinkingwater, toilet facilities and so and so forth. Information is presentedunder the two categories of housing unit information andhousehold information.

The specialty of this guide is that it covers the housing informationof the entire country after 30 years.

Basic population information by districts and divisional secretarydivisions. Published by Department of Census and Statistics, Colombo,2012.

Census of Population and Housing is the largest statistical studyundertaking in a country. This study provides reliable and detailedstatistics on the size, distribution and the composition of population of acountry. This report was prepared by the Population Census andDemography Division.


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JOURNALS

Sri Lanka Economic Journal. Published by Sri Lanka Economic Association, Colombo. Vol. 11,December 2010. (English)

Articles included in this issue are

Contemporary domestic agriculture of Sri Lanka by A.D.V. De SIndraratna

Financing Emissions reduction in Asia: policy options and constraintsby N.S. Cooray and Gamini Wijesekere

India as a source market for tourism industry of Sri Lanka too bigto be ignored by Sirimal Abeyratne

Why is VAT not a money machine for Sri Lanka? By KopalapillaiAmirthalingam

Sri Lanka Journal of Social Sciences. Published by National ScienceFoundation, Colombo. Vol. 33/34, June/December 2010/2011.(English)

Articles included in this issue are

Globalization from within: interplay of the local and the global in SriLanka by Nalani M. Hennayake

Translating education policy into action in Sri Lanka by ChandraGunawardane

Illness and social protection: an agenda for action in Sri Lanka by Saroj Jayasinghe Effectiveness of senior secondary schools in Sri Lanka by A.M. Hettige

Social work research. Published by Oxford Journals, United States. Vol. 36/04 December 2012.(English)

Articles included in this issue are listed below


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Spirituality and mental health among homeless mothers by DavidHodge & Stephanie Moser et.al.

The extended TANF application period and applicant outcomes:evidence from Wisconsin by Maria Cancian & Jennifer Noyes et.al.

Social work faculty support for same-sex marriage by MichaelWoodford & Katherine Luke et.al.

Community-centric projects By Centre for Poverty

Analysis, in Lanka Monthly Digest (LMD), February

2013. Page 93. Published by Media Services (Pvt.) Ltd.,

2013.

This article talks about the people who are affected bydevelopment projects and how they get affected in

different ways according to their wealth, livelihood and

gender. In addition, it shows how power can influence

peoples livelihood to be better or worse, but involving

communities in development projects enables them to

rise up for themselves. This research article highlights ways to identify these problems through

their feedback and to find solutions to prevent discrimination and problems.

Mental wellbeing of society By Centre for Poverty

Analysis, in Lanka Monthly Digest (LMD), December

2012. Page 95. Published by Media Services (Pvt.) Ltd.,

2012.

We believe that happiness and wellbeing stands on

development and prosperity but research has shown

that in most situations, that a persons finances have no

significance with happiness. This research was carried

out in the Badulla District to identify the satisfactory

levels of happiness in men and women. Though there is an acceptable level of happiness, theresearch was able to find out the reasons why men and women are stressed and not happy.


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Fertile land needs people By Centre for Poverty

Analysis, in Lanka Monthly Digest (LMD), January 2013.

Page 79. Published by Media Services (Pvt.) Ltd., 2013.

This article focuses on the impact of infrastructure and

privatisation projects on the displaced people and whatthey have to go through. Even though infrastructure

projects provide livelihood opportunities for the

community, some people are displaced from their

homes, lands and crops. Losing their homelands create

problems including food security issues that lead to the inaccessibility of nutritious food

impacting on their earnings drastically. These factors negatively contribute to poor health

conditions and wellbeing causing underweight children and malnutrition. Displacement, thus,

negatively impacts on the society which needs serious consideration so that negative impacts

can be minimised.

AUDIO-VISUAL RESOURCES ON SOCIAL ISSUES

Beyond 60 by Centre for Poverty Analysis, Colombo 2012.

Sri Lanka is currently in the advances stages of a demographic transition

and is the fastest ageing country in South Asia. The documentary,

produced by CEPA with support from the World Bank Civil Society Fund,

explores the reality of the elderly, revealing that they remain active and

productive well into their later years, either because they have to orbecause they want to. It recognises their continued contribution to society

and the need to protect their rights.

Kanchivaram. Directed by Priyadharshan, starring Prakash Raj,Shreya

Reddy, Shammu et.al. 2008.

The film is set in the thick of Kanchi's silk weaving industry and tells the

story of a common man caught amongst the forces that be, the society

he lives in and the conflict between one's adopted ideals and individualdreams. The film is an analysis by the director on why communism took

a backseat all over the world, because those who preach it could never

practice it. As a race, humans are ambitious and at some level, also self-centered, which

goes against the dictates of collectivism.
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Shanghai. Directed by Dibakar Banerjee, starring Emraan Hashmi,

Abhay Deol, Kalki Koechlin, Prosenjit Chatterjee and Amin Raj. June,

2012.

In a bustling Indian city gearing up for the latest celebrated political

elections, four individuals find themselves tied up into a gruesomegame of crime and politics. A young activist encounters a shocking and

disturbing road accident which leaves a prominent political figure in

critical condition. A lone girl on the street believes it to be a murder. A

porn film maker claims to have documented proof that will bring the

government down. A high ranking bureaucrat is brought in by the government for damage

control. As days go by, the individuals discover a hidden secret in the governments sector: a

vision of a new metropolis, a pipe dream, a dream called Shanghai.

Mille soya. Directed by Boodee Keerthisena,starring Kamal Addaraarachchi, Jackson

Anthony, Sangeetha Weeraratne, MahendraPerera, Tim Deussen et.al. 2004.

The film is about a group of young Sri Lankan

musicians illegally migrating to Italy in a

baggage compartment of a bus and about their lost dreams that are caught between a civil

war and corrupt politics through their journey to reach the land of hope.

During the course of this journey, in addition to meeting death inside baggage compartment

of buses and in snow storms, the group is subjected to deceptions by the intermediaries,

betrayals by their own friends, arrests while crossing the borders illegally.

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