This publication titled ''Encyclopedia of Entrepreneurship Development & Management'' provides readers with an Introduction to entrepreneurship development and management including its elements dimensions and processes This encyclopedia also highlights the origin and evolution of entrepreneurship, its concepts, theories and functions. overview of the characteristics of an entrepreneur is done so have been the reflections on entrepreneurial talents of an entrepreneur is done so have been the brief reflections on entrepreneurial talents and traits. The types of entrepreneurial initiatives are described with focus on entrepreneurship development programmers, schemes and problems. Detailed analysis of industrial entrepreneurship its emergence and promotion with special reference to the Indian experience is also done An introductory overview of dimensions of entrepreneurial bargaining, motivation, attitude and risk is provided in detail with reflections on India Detailed overview of entrepreneurship education and its role in socio economic development is also given herein The main formula trends and hypothesis related to entrepreneurship development are outlined the roles of entrepreneurs are also discussed in detail with case studies from around the world detailed glossary bibliography websites links and index are provided to make this publication more users friendly and contemporary. this encyclopeadia aims to go a long way in addressing the aforementioned issues in a highly methodical way for years to come content: Entrepreneurship; An introduction; Origin and Evolution of Entrepreneurship; concepts theories and functions Entrepreneur Entrepreneurial talents Traits and Types; Entrepreneurship Development programmers schemes and problems Emergence and Promotion of Industrial Entrepreneurship the Indian Experience: Entrepreneurial Bargaining Motivation Attitude and Risk; Reflections on India Entrepreneurship Education Role in socio Economic Development