SOCIOLOGY OF NAMES

About the Author

Born in village Akoura of Anantnag (Kashmir) in 1942, Shri R. K. Koul had his early education from the Mattan High School and passed his Intermediate and B.A. Examinations, respectively from S.P. College, Srinagar and Govt. Degree College, Anantnag.

R. K. Koul is a professional Librarian having received his training from Vikram University, Ujjain and Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi. He has published about two dozen research papers on Library Science in the prestigious journals of the country. His already published book viz., 'Indic Names: a documentation list' has had an enthusiastic reception in academic circles. His forthcoming books include 'Bhattas: then and now'; 'Challenges of school Librarianship', and 'Aborigines of Kashmir.'

Presently. Shri Koul is attached with the largest educational organisation (i.e., Kendriyavidyalaya Sangathan) of country.