Rural Sociology

Book Details

• Author: S.L. Doshi

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Language: English

• ISBN: 9788170335238

• Publication Year: 1999

• Pages: 366

• Cover: Paperback

• Sale Territory: India Only

About the Book

Rural Sociology by S.L. Doshi offers an in-depth exploration of India’s rural society, a subject that has long fascinated national leaders like Rabindranath Tagore, Mahatma Gandhi, and Prem Chand. Their deep connection with village life, along with the euphoria surrounding rural society, continues to shape the nation's efforts toward rural development. With a comprehensive understanding of rural life, the book takes a close look at the transformative economic and cultural shifts brought on by developmental initiatives.

Drawing from decades of sociological research, this work provides valuable insights into rural India, offering key concepts such as agrarian social structure, land reforms, social stratification, and rural aesthetics. With detailed discussions on family, kinship, marriage, religion, and environmental crises, the book presents a conceptual framework for understanding rural society in modern India.

This book is an essential read for students, trainees, social workers, NGOs, planners, and policymakers involved in rural development, providing them with the tools to better engage with and contribute to the development of India's villages.

About the Author / Editor

S.L. Doshi is a seasoned academic who has taught sociology at M.L. Sukhadia University, Udaipur, and South Gujarat University, Surat. He has authored, co-authored, and edited more than two dozen books, with a special focus on topics like Postmodern Perspectives on Indian Society and Tribal Ethnicity, Class and Integration. He has a wealth of experience in rural sociology and has played a pivotal role in shaping the discourse around India’s rural development.

P.C. Jain is a professor at Rajasthan Vidyapeeth University, Udaipur, where he has extensively researched the peasant movement in Rajasthan.