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100			_aBanerjee, D.N.
245			_aSocial tensions viewed from postulates of science
260			_c2002
300			_ap.354-358.
362			_aJul-Sep
520			_aThe author draws an analogy between mechanics of social strifes and the well-known scientific theories of thermodynamics and entropy. The phenomenon of social conflict may appear to be simple yet it has complex and at times irreversible process behind it. He emphasises that sustainable measures and mechanism to ameliorate the tensions are also to be applied scientifically and with proper diagnosis of the factors that trigger the conflict. Gandhi's call for `Sarvodaya' was application of scientific principles to contain social discontent by ensuring progress and prosperity for all. - Reproduced.
650			_aSocial conflicts
773			_aIndian Journal of Public Administration
908			_aN
909			_a54809
999			_c54809 _d54809