Adhunikta, Uttar-Adhunikta Avam Nav-Samajshastriya Sidhant (Modernity, Post-Modernity And Neo-Sociological Theories)

Book Details

• Author: S.L. Doshi

• Brand: Rawat Publications

• Binding: Hardcover

• Number of Pages: 478

• ISBN: 8170337437

• Publication Year: 2002

• Language: Hindi

• Sale Territory: India

• Package Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.8 x 1.2 inches

About the Book

"आधुनिकता, उत्तर-आधुनिकता और नव-समाजशास्त्रीय सिद्धांत" is a significant exploration of modernity, post-modernity, and the emerging neo-sociological theories. The author delves deep into the discourse of modernity and post-modernity, topics that have become increasingly popular in contemporary social sciences. With reference to renowned philosophers like Foucault, Derrida, Baudrillard, and Lyotard, the book provides a comprehensive understanding of the shifting paradigms in the context of global discourse.

The book questions whether India, like the West, is transitioning from modernity towards a post-modern society and whether traditional grand narratives will be discarded in favor of new forms of knowledge and thought. The rise of globalization and the disintegration of the Soviet Union have brought forth discussions on the transformation of Marxism, the necessity of a resurgence of certain sociological theories, and the changing nature of social theory.

Key subjects covered include:

• Theories of modernity and post-modernity

• The transformation of Indian traditions in the context of modernization

• Post-industrial and post-modern transformations

• Globalization's impact on sociological theories and structures

• In-depth discussions on theorists like Baudrillard, Foucault, Derrida, and others

• The rise of neo-Marxist and post-structuralist approaches in understanding society

This book is a valuable resource for sociology students, researchers, teachers, and anyone interested in the latest developments in sociological theories and their relevance in contemporary society.

Contents

• What is Modernity?

• Theories of Modernity

• Modernization of Indian Traditions

• From Industrialism to Post-Industrialism and Beyond

• Post-Modernity in Society

• Post-Modern Situations in Indian Society

• Jean Baudrillard: Radical Disruption in Modern Society

• Michel Foucault: Power and Knowledge Discourse

• Jean-François Lyotard: The Death of Grand Narratives

• Jacques Derrida: Deconstruction

• Fredric Jameson: The New Cultural Logic of Capitalism

• Globalization: Towards a Global Society

• Structuralism and Post-Structuralism: The Emergence of Social Theory

• Neo-Functionalism: The Quest and Reconstruction of Functional Sociology

• The Theory of Structuration: Anthony Giddens

• The Frankfurt School: Critical Social Theory

• Neo-Marxist Theories: Habermas and Althusser

About the Author

शम्भू लाल दोषी (S.L. Doshi) has served as a professor at South Gujarat University, Surat, Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur, and Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak. Apart from his teaching career, he has conducted extensive research on social change, social stratification, and primitive societies. His works, including several research monographs, have been widely recognized and contribute significantly to the fields of sociology and social theory.