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"Indian Administration: A Foundation of Governance offers a modern introduction to the structure and functioning of Indian public administration. The text has been developed keeping in mind the various conceptual shifts in the idea and practice of governance and its effects at both domestic and global levels. It analyses the fundamentals of Indian administration and its multiple aspects through the lens of public administration theories and practices. Beginning with the evolutionary stages of administrative functions in independent India, the book elaborately traces the role of the Constitution in creating the framework for good governance. It provides critical insights into the development of local governance in India, the crucial relationship between the elected representatives and civil servants, the role of ethics in governance and the much debated aspects of social welfare administration. This comprehensive textbook will be an indispensable companion to the students of public administration, political science, and UGC NET and civil services aspirants"--

This book presents the fundamentals for understanding the concept of big data, including data analysis methods, learning processes, its applications to insurance and its position within the insurance market. Topics ranging from classical data analysis methods to the impact of big data on the present and future insurance market are discussed to give an overview of big data methods applied to insurance problems. As an edited book, the reader will find chapters written by authors well-known in their fields, including data scientists, actuaries, statisticians and engineers. This book has been written for readers who want to gain a better understanding of big data and its applications within companies and organizations in the fields of banking, insurance and marketing