Ideology & Theory in Indian Sociology

Book Details

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Author: Yogendra Singh

• Language: English

• Edition: 2004

• ISBN: 9788170338314

• Pages: 390

• Cover: Hardcover

• Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.9 inches

About the Book
This book offers a comprehensive sociological study of the processes and challenges of modernization in contemporary India. It explores a wide array of changes occurring in the social structure and traditions of the country. The study addresses critical questions regarding how major traditions like Hinduism and Islam are responding to the demands of modernization. It also delves into the adaptive changes occurring in various social structures, including political, economic, and occupational systems, and the transformations in categories such as elites, professional groups, and working classes.

Additionally, the book examines the responses of traditional systems, such as caste, family, and village structures, to the forces of modernization. With a critical review of social change concepts and theories, the author offers an alternative conceptual framework for understanding social change in India. The book provides valuable insights into the future challenges of modernization, making it an essential read for anyone interested in the sociological evolution of India.

About the Author
Yogendra Singh is a distinguished sociologist and Professor Emeritus at the Centre for the Study of Social Systems, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. He has held senior academic positions in various institutions in India and has lectured internationally. Singh has conducted extensive fieldwork across India and South Asia. His notable publications include Modernization of Indian Tradition, Social Stratification and Change in India, Indian Sociology: Social Conditioning and Emerging Concerns, and Social Change in India: Crisis and Resilience. His work has made significant contributions to the understanding of social change and modernization in India.