Dr. Tareak Ahmed Rather is an Associate Professor (Sociology) at Centre of Central Asian studies, University of Kashmir. His research papers have been published in national as well as international journals of repute. His book Yoke to Wheel was well received in the academic circles across the country. Dr. Tareak has travelled extensively to Europe and Central Asia, and has been visiting fellow at department of Sociological studies, University of Sheffield, U.K. and Academy of Sciences, Tashkent Uzbekistan.