Bharatiya Samajik Vicharak (Indian Social Thinkers) (Hindi)

Book Details

• Author: S.L. Doshi

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Language: Hindi

• Edition: 2010

• ISBN: 9788131602775

• Pages: 236

• Cover: Paperback

• Package Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.6 x 0.4 inches

About the Book

Bharatiya Samajik Vicharak (Indian Social Thinkers) presents a bold analysis of Indian sociological thinkers, examining their contributions to the development of sociology in India. The primary focus of this book is to critically assess the methodologies and scientific rigor that underlie the ideas of these thinkers. The author concludes that the sociological thought developed over the years is fragmented, with key aspects like secularism, pluralism, multi-religion, and multi-lingualism often marginalized. The ideal Indian society, as enshrined in the Constitution, remains outside the scope of their focus.

This book includes a comprehensive study of prominent Indian social thinkers, many of whom were instrumental in promoting traditional and religious texts, as well as advocating for modernization, globalization, and Marxist ideologies. Their collective work is intrinsically tied to the social fabric of India.

Additionally, the book includes analyses of notable foreign thinkers such as Louis Dumont and David Hardiman, who dedicated their scholarly work to understanding Indian society.

The book serves as a valuable resource for competitive exam aspirants, educators, and researchers in the field of sociology.

Key Topics Covered:

• Indian Sociological Thinkers and Their Social Concerns

• G.S. Ghurye's Sociology and His Indology

• A.R. Desai’s Marxist Perspective in Sociology

• M.N. Srinivas and Structural Typology

• Louis Dumont: Caste and Stratification

• D.P. Mukherjee: Tradition, Modernity, and Marxism

• André Béteille: Caste, Comparative Method, and Social Anthropology

• Ambedkar: Untouchability and its Nature

• S.C. Dubey: Changing Rural Life, Modernization, and Development

• David Hardiman: Study and Movements of the Subaltern

• Sociology of Indian Society

About the Author:
S.L. Doshi has taught at Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak, and South Gujarat University, Surat. He is a distinguished author, having written extensively on tribal communities, modernization, and post-modernization in both Hindi and English.