Social Movements

Book Details:

• Author: Vidyut Joshi and Rushiraj Upadhyay

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Language: English

• Edition: 2022

• ISBN: 9788131612460

• Pages: 232

• Cover: Paperback

• Dimensions: 4.3 x 3.3 x 0.8 inches

About the Book
Social Movements offers a comprehensive sociological perspective on various significant social movements in India. Structured across ten insightful chapters, the book examines key movements such as the peasant movement, Dalit and backward class movement, tribal movements, women's movements, working-class movements, and environmental movements. It also includes a detailed theoretical framework explaining the types of movements, their causes, and their outcomes.

The authors delve into the foundational idea that movements are a universal feature of societies, often emerging from systemic dissatisfaction. This book analyzes the processes of collective action, behavior, and mobilization, helping readers understand how social transformations unfold in response to such unrest. It is a valuable resource for students, researchers, and anyone interested in the dynamics of Indian social movements.

Contents

• Understanding Movements

• Typology of Social Movements

• Social Movement and Social Change

• Peasant Movements

• Tribal Movements

• Dalit Movements

• Working-Class Movements in India

• Women’s Movements in India

• Environmental Movements

• Social Reform Movements in India

About the Authors
Prof. Vidyut Joshi is an eminent sociologist and Emeritus Professor at Chimanbhai Patel Institute of Management and Research, Ahmedabad. He has served in various academic and administrative capacities, including Vice-Chancellor of MK Bhavnagar University and Director of Centre for Social Studies. With over 33 books, 30 research reports, and thousands of articles to his name, he has also worked with prominent national and international bodies like the Government of India, World Bank, ILO, and UNESCO. He received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Indian Sociological Society in 2021.

Rushiraj Upadhyay is Assistant Professor of Sociology at Bhakta Kavi Narsinh Mehta University, Gujarat. An award-winning academic, he has authored 18 research papers and contributed to various Gujarati newspapers and educational magazines. He received the R.K. Mukherjee Young Social Scientist Award in 2014.