About author : Dr.M.Kulasekhar, presently working in the Central University of Andhra Pradesh,Ananthapuramu as a faculty for Economics has a profound knowledge in teaching for 10 years besides two years of industrial experience. Having got completed his M.B.A.(Finance &Systems) from the Osmania University,Hyderabad,Telangana, M.A.Economics and Bachelor of Education from the Sri Krishnadevaraya University,Ananthapuramu,Andhra Pradesh, He always thrives to get his flourishment in the field of Education. Being passionate for Economics, He did finish his Ph.D. in Economics which had been awarded to him by the Sri Krishnadevaraya University,Ananthapuramu.He did participate in many national and international seminars and submitted papers to various reputed journals which were published. He got qualified APSET(Andhra Pradesh State Eligibility Test) in Economics. We hope, This book will help aspirants who are preparing for various exams .We welcome suggestions from the readers.

About book : This book consists of six chapters and each chapter deals with the living conditions of the slum dwellers in our country such as their education,income,health,daily expenditures, migration and economic disparities. This book focuses at the comparison between the lives of slum dwellers and urban people to show how these people are supressed and deprived of minimum amenities. The author has shown some possible ways about how to make their lives better. We strongly believe this book will help you in various ways.