introducing Sociology

Book Details

• Editor: B.K. Nagla

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Language: English

• Binding: Paperback

• Number of Pages: 462

• Release Date: 01-01-2021

• ISBN: 9788131610411

• Package Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.7 inches

About the Book

This comprehensive introductory sociology textbook is designed to provide a systematic understanding of the key concepts, theories, and applications in sociology. It aims to help students develop a new perspective on the social environment, encouraging them to critically analyze and grasp sociological knowledge, even on material that may seem familiar.

The book is divided into seven sections, which cover essential topics in sociology such as social institutions, social inequality, social change, and Indian society perspectives. It is specifically designed to be helpful for students of sociology at all educational levels, from school to university. Additionally, it proves useful for professional students in disciplines like law, medicine, nursing, engineering, architecture, journalism, management, and social work.

With its well-structured content and easy-to-understand approach, this book serves as a solid foundation for anyone looking to delve deeper into the study of society and its functions.

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

• Part III: Social Inequality

  • Social Stratification

  • Social Mobility

• Part IV: Social Institutions

  • Economic Institutions

  • Political Institutions

  • Marriage, Family, and Kinship

  • Religion

  • Education

• Part V: Social Change

  • Factors of Social Change

  • Theories of Social Change

  • Globalisation and Its Impact on Indian Society

• Part VI: Perspectives on Indian Society

  • Indological Perspective

  • Structural-Functional Perspective

  • Marxist Perspective

• 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 also taught at M.S. University, Baroda and the Institute of Criminology and Forensic Science, New Delhi. Post-retirement, he served as a consultant to Kota Open University and held the position of Babu Jagjivan Ram Chair Professor at Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi. He has been a visiting professor at several universities both in India and abroad.

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