introducing sociology

Book Details

• Authors: Sheobahal Singh, Bhupendra K. Nagla

• Binding: Hardcover

• Number of Pages: 462

• Release Date: 01-02-2019

• ISBN: 9788131610404

• Package Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.7 x 1.0 inches

• Languages: English

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

About the Book

This introductory sociology book is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the field of sociology, offering insights into the social environment through a scientific approach. The text emphasizes not only the acquisition of knowledge but also the cultivation of a new perspective towards social issues, making it ideal for students eager to explore sociology from various angles.

The book is structured into seven sections that cover the essential aspects of sociology, such as social institutions, social change, and research methods. With a focus on both foundational concepts and advanced theories, the book is a valuable resource for students across disciplines such as law, medicine, nursing, social work, education, and more.

This textbook provides a solid foundation for understanding the social dynamics that shape human behavior, offering students a reliable understanding of the world around them. It is particularly useful for those in professional education courses who are engaging with sociology as part of their curriculum.

Contents

Part I: The Foundations of Sociology

• Sociological Perspective

• Origin, Nature and Scope of Sociology

• Relationship with Other Social Sciences

Part II: Basic Concepts in Sociology

• Social Action

• Society

• Social Groups

• Social Control

• Culture

• Culture, Society and Personality

• Individual and Socialisation

• Culture and Personality Formation

• Social Position: Status and Role

Part III: Social Inequality

• Social Stratification

• Social Mobility: Concepts, Types, Factors, and Patterns of Mobility

Part IV: Social Institutions

• Economic Institutions

• Political Institutions

• Marriage, Family, and Kinship

• Religion

• Education

Part V: Social Change

• Social Change: Concept, Characteristics and Issues

• Factors of Social Change

• Theories of Social Change

• Globalisation and Its Impact on Indian Society

Part VI: Perspectives on Indian Society

• Indological Perspective: G.S. Ghurye (1893–1984)

• Structural-Functional Perspective: M.N. Srinivas (1916–1999)

• Marxist Perspective: A.R. Desai (1915–1994)

Part VII: Social Research

• Methods of Research

• Techniques of Data Collection

About the Authors

B.K. Nagla is a former Professor of Sociology at M.D. University, Rohtak. He has taught at various universities, including M.S. University, Baroda, and the Institute of Criminology and Forensic Science, New Delhi. After his retirement, he worked as a consultant to Kota Open University and served as the Babu Jagjivan Ram Chair Professor at Banaras Hindu University. He has been a visiting professor in several universities across India and abroad.

Sheobahal Singh is a former Professor of Sociology at DDU Gorakhpur University. Specializing in society and economy, he has contributed extensively to journals, edited volumes, and national and international seminars. His works include publications on entrepreneurship, development, and change, and his books include Entrepreneurship and Social Change and Sociology of Development.