SOCIOLOGY IN INDIA: THE LEGACY OF AN UNCERTAIN TRANSPLANT (Tributes to the Masters)

Book Details:

• Author: N. Jayaram

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Language: English

• Edition: First Edition

• ISBN: 9788131614143

• Pages: 397

• Cover: Hardcover

About the Book
This insightful volume brings together sixteen research articles and reflective essays by renowned sociologist N. Jayaram. The book is divided into two thematic sections:

• Part One critically examines the evolution of sociology in India, portraying it as an “uncertain transplant” from Western traditions. It reflects on its century-long journey, the formation of institutions, challenges in professionalization, and theoretical development.

• Part Two is a tribute to the intellectual legacy of distinguished sociologists who have shaped Indian sociology. These essays, originally delivered as lectures or memorial tributes, honor figures like M.N. Srinivas, G.S. Ghurye, Yogendra Singh, and many others, offering biographical insights and contextual analysis of their work.

This compilation is essential for students, researchers, and educators in the field of sociology, as it offers both a historical account and a personal reflection on the discipline’s progress in India.

Contents Overview

• Part I: The Discipline and the Profession

  • The Captive Mind Syndrome in Indian Sociology

  • The ‘Bombay School’ and Urban Sociology in India

  • Sociology in Karnataka: The Formation and Decline of a Discipline

  • The Golden Jubilee and Beyond

  • Sociological Bulletin: A Meta-Analysis

  • A Partial Memoir: Conversation with Manish Thakur

• Part II: Tributes to the Masters

  • M.N. Srinivas, G.S. Ghurye, Yogendra Singh, Radhakamal Mukerjee, Ramkrishna Mukherjee

  • Debiprasad Chattopadhyaya, M.S. Gore, J.C. Caldwell, P.N. Mukherji, Satish Saberwal

About the Author
N. Jayaram, a prominent figure in Indian sociology, has taught at Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Bangalore University, and Goa University. He has served as Visiting Professor at institutions in India and abroad and is the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Indian Sociological Society. His scholarly work spans Indian diaspora studies, caste, sociological theory, and social research methodology.