Contemporary Sociology

Book Details

• Author: H K Rawat

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Language: English

• Edition: 2013

• ISBN: 9788131605851

• Pages: 434

• Cover: Hardcover

• Dimensions: 9.8 x 6.7 x 1.1 inches

About the Book

This book provides an insightful overview of the significant changes in the field of sociology over the last few decades, both globally and in the Indian context. The author, H.K. Rawat, synthesizes the views of leading scholars and offers his own perspective based on his extensive research in India. The text combines theoretical frameworks with empirical realities, offering a deep understanding of various sociological phenomena. Key topics covered include the importance of studying sociology, the role of culture, processes of social interaction, collective behavior, social control and deviance, kinship, family, marriage, the status of women, and various social institutions like economic, political, educational, and religious institutions. The book also addresses social issues like poverty, social exclusion, and the ecological crisis. With a focus on both global and Indian perspectives, this book is an invaluable resource for undergraduate and postgraduate students of sociology, as well as those preparing for competitive examinations.

Contents

1. Why Study Sociology?

2. Culture

3. Processes of Social Interaction

4. Collective Behavior

5. Social Control and Deviance

6. Kinship and Family

7. Marriage

8. Status of Women

9. Economic Institutions

10. Political Institutions

11. Educational Institutions

12. Religious Institutions

13. Demography

14. Poverty

15. Social Problems, Social Welfare, and Social Security

16. Social Exclusion and Minorities in India

17. Environment and Ecological Crisis

About the Author

H.K. Rawat is one of Rajasthan's foremost sociology teachers, with a long career in education, including teaching at Maharaja College, Jaipur, and later at Government College, Sirohi, where he retired as Principal in 1992. Over the years, his well-researched textbooks on sociology and anthropology have become immensely popular among students, particularly for their clarity, depth, and relevance to modern sociological studies in India.