Modernization of Indian Tradition

Book Details:

• Author: Yogendra Singh

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Language: English

• Edition: 1986

• ISBN: 9788170330134

• Pages: 280

• Cover: Paperback

• Binding: Paperback

• Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.2 x 0.6 inches

About the Book:

Social Change in India by Yogendra Singh offers a thorough sociological analysis of the modernization processes and the complex challenges faced by contemporary Indian society. This insightful study examines the broad transformations taking place in India’s social structure and traditions, focusing on the responses of major cultural and religious traditions, including Hinduism and Islam, to the demands of modernization.

The book addresses key issues such as the adaptive changes in political, economic, and occupational structures, as well as the impact on social categories like elites, professional groups, and working classes. Additionally, Singh explores the transformations within the caste, family, and village systems, assessing their responses to the forces of modernization.

With a critical review of social change concepts and theories, the book provides an alternative conceptual framework for understanding social change in India. Singh’s work is an invaluable resource for those studying Indian society, offering fresh perspectives on the complex interplay of tradition and modernity, and highlighting future challenges for India's ongoing modernization process.