Sociology and Beyond: Windows and Horizons

Book Details:

• Author: Ananta Kumar Giri

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Language: English

• Edition: 2012

• ISBN: 9788131605332

• Pages: 442

• Cover: Hardcover

• Dimensions: 9.7 x 6.6 x 1.1 inches

About the Book
Sociology and Beyond: Windows and Horizons by Ananta Kumar Giri is a bold and pioneering exploration into the soul of sociology and the broader idea of society. This compelling work revitalizes sociological thought by venturing beyond conventional paradigms and disciplinary limitations. With its transformative vision, the book introduces the notion of society as ontological sociality—a dynamic space for the co-realization of self and collective identities.

This intellectually rich volume navigates the intersection of global comparative studies and cross-cultural dialogues, positioning sociology as a vibrant part of planetary conversations. The book invites readers to transcend parochial perspectives—both Western and Indian—and reimagine sociology as a transdisciplinary, transparadigmatic, and transformative endeavor. It is an odyssey of meditative verbs and spiritual reflections, advocating for a sādhanā of inclusion, self-development, and shared planetary consciousness.

Lucidly written and deeply argued, this work resonates not only with scholars in academia but also with seekers and thinkers engaged in the quest for social justice, cultural renewal, and global harmony. It is a landmark contribution to sociological literature in the 21st century.

About the Author
Ananta Kumar Giri is a faculty member at the Madras Institute of Development Studies, Chennai, and has taught and conducted research in prestigious institutions across the globe, including the University of Kentucky (USA), Aalborg University (Denmark), University of Freiburg (Germany), and MSH (Paris). A prolific writer and editor, he has authored over two dozen books in Odia and English, with notable titles like New Horizons of Social Theory and Self-development and Social Transformations?

With a deep interest in social movements, cultural transformation, and self-study mobilization, Dr. Giri’s work bridges disciplines and geographies. In recognition of his contributions, he was honored with the Bharat Jyoti Award (India Glory Award) in 2012.