Indian Sociology from Where to Where: Footnotes to the History of the Discipline
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Book Details
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Publisher: Rawat Publications
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Author: Yogesh Atal
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Edition: 2003
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Binding: Hardcover
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Number of Pages: 256
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Languages: English
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ISBN: 9788170337607
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Sale Territory: India
About the Book
"Indian Sociology: From Where to Where" is a collection of insightful essays by the eminent Indian sociologist, Yogesh Atal. This compilation reflects his extensive experience as both a teacher and research administrator, contributing to sociology in India and internationally. The essays in this volume not only document the development of the discipline of sociology in India but also explore its evolution within the context of Asian social science.
Professor Atal had the unique opportunity of contributing to the field of social sciences in the Asia-Pacific region through his role as UNESCO’s Regional Adviser for Social and Human Sciences. His essays chronicle the history of Indian sociology, offering an in-depth perspective on its growth and the sociological theories and movements that have shaped it.
This work serves as a valuable resource for those keen on understanding the development of Indian sociology and the broader sociological trends in Asia.
Contents
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Essays chronicling the development of Indian sociology
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Sociological perspectives on the evolution of the discipline
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Contextual understanding of sociology in Asian and global frameworks
About the Author
Yogesh Atal has had a distinguished career in the social sciences, notably as UNESCO’s Regional Adviser for Social and Human Sciences in Asia and the Pacific. He later served as the Principal Director for coordinating activities related to the World Summit for Social Development in 1995. Atal has also contributed significantly to poverty studies, collaborating with the International Social Science Council on the Comparative Research on Poverty (CROP) program. His other works include Mandate for Political Transition and The Poverty Question: Search for Solutions.