Indian Social Structure and Change

Book Details:

• Author: K. L. Sharma

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Language: English

• ISBN: 9788131600849

• Pages: 388

• Cover: Paperback

• Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches

About the Book:

"Indian Social Structure and Change" by K.L. Sharma has been widely appreciated across disciplines, making it an essential resource for students at various levels. It goes beyond senior school education and proves useful to college, university students, and those preparing for competitive exams. The book offers a broad coverage with a focus on national integration and is interdisciplinary, merging history and sociology to provide a comprehensive understanding of India's social dynamics.

The book systematically analyzes topics such as caste, family, village and urban life, the status of women, and the ongoing processes of social change. Drawing on contemporary data and real-world illustrations, it presents these subjects with clarity and relevance, making it a valuable addition for students, teachers, and general readers alike.

Key Topics Include:

• Indian Society: Unity and Diversity

• Evolution of Indian Society: Socio-Cultural Dimensions

• Socio-Religious Reform Movements

• National Movement: Its Sociological Implications

• Tribal Life in India

• Village and Urban Communities in India

• Kinship, Marriage, and Family

• The Caste System

• Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Other Backward Classes

• Status of Women: Quest for Equality

• Dowry System

• Social Deviance

• Population and Society in India

• State and Society

• Concepts and Processes of Social Change

• Factors of Social Change

• National Integration

About the Author:

K.L. Sharma served as a Professor of Sociology at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi, from 1972 to 2003. During his tenure at JNU, he held several key academic and administrative roles, including that of Rector (pro-Vice-Chancellor). He later served as Vice-Chancellor at the University of Rajasthan from 2003 to 2005.

Prof. Sharma was also a Visiting Professor at the College de France in Paris from 1991 onwards. His academic contributions are extensive, having supervised more than 100 M.Phil and Ph.D. students and published 20 books and over 70 research papers. His expertise in sociology, particularly in social structure and change, has earned him a distinguished reputation in India and abroad.