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The Book Focuses Attention On The Single Women In Assamese Hindu Society. In The Urban Milieu, Education, Delayed Marriage And Occupational Opportunities, All Of Which Reflect Social Change, Pave The Way For The Emergence Of Single Women' As A Definable Component Of The Women's World. This Study Is A Scholarly Attempt To Scientifically Explore And Analyze The Life History And Problems Of Single Women. The AuthorS Efforts To Give A Deep Insight Into The Matter Coupled With Some Concluding Observations And Suggestions Regarding Future Course Of Action Make The Study More Valuable.,Content:- Acknowledgements Foreword Introduction Assamese Society And Women : An Outline Guwahati: The Setting Social Background Of The Single Women Single Status Through Widowhood Single Status Through Broken Marriage The Unmarried As Single Women Living Arrangements The Work Situation Social And Cultural Contexts Single Women And Legal Provisions Concluding Observations Appendices Glossary References Index. Maps And Figures