About the Book Home Science is a unique subject differing from any other subject in the secondary schools, because it provides opportunities for the pupils to gain experience which will help them to meet the day-to-day needs and problems of home and family living, such as nutrition, spending money wisely, skills in work, care of clothing, promoting family health, sound human relations, and looking after children. Problems in grooming, choice of friends, living amicably with others, and use of leisure are encountered daily by high school pupils. Achieving sound mental health through understanding self and others and acquiring techniques and skills necessary to make adjustments in life and to find joy and fulfilment, broadening and enriching one's life, are some of the other objectives of Home Science. Through a variety of experiences, pupils become sensitive to human feelings and considerate of others' needs.
About the Author Meenu Grover has obtained her Master's degree and Ph.D. in Education and possesses a brilliant academic record, from Jadavpur University, Kolkata. She is actively engaged in teaching, training, research, editing and consultancy. Presently, she is engaged as Professor in Punjab University. Throughout her career she has been associated with many famous educational and research institutions in India and abroad. She is the recipient of a number of prestigious awards and fellowships at national level and is also honorary member of the advisory boards of many educational institutions.
Preface Today, India is facing great challenges and several problems in her efforts towards self-reliance. In solving the national problems encountered on the path to prosperity, the home has a decisive contribution. Home Science, which is the science and art of building better homes, can impart dynamism in the families to meet the pressing situations. Dynamism in this context means that knowledge must be adjusted to the needs of the times and it should contribute towards the fulfilment of people's aspirations in the midst of changing responsibilities and performances.
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