Indian Society : Structure and Change (2 Vols-Set)

Contents: Vol. I: Preface. 1. The basics of sociology: a quick recapitulation. 2. Approaches to the study of Indian society and culture. 3. Evolution of Indian society and unity in diversity. 4. Indian culture. 5. Social demography in India. 6. Rural - urban divide and other linkages. 7. Caste system in India. 8. Social classes in India. 9. Tribal society in India. 10. Kinship, marriage, divorce-family and women in India. 11. Religion in India. 12. Education in India.

Vol. II: Preface. 1. The Indian state and politics. 2. Mass media in India. 3. The Indian minorities. 4. Social change: characteristics, causes and forms. 5. Industrialization as a social structural change. 6. Urbanisation in India. 7. Modernization in India. 8. Processes of cultural change in India. 9. Social movements in India. 10. Economic development and social change in India. 11. Globalization and liberalization. 12. Education and social change. 13. Role of mass media in social change in India.

"The unique features of this book are that it presents comprehensive and latest information on all the important themes of the Indian society and culture, as prescribed in the new syllabus of the Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi in a balanced, lucid and easily understandable manner. It is full of latest available sociological data, pictures, diagrams, tables and other interesting illustrations. Key concepts and learning exercises have been given in each chapter.

This is a comprehensive, authentic, lucid and easily graspable introduction to the sociology of the Indian society. It will be of very useful not only to the students but also to the Bachelor of Social Work and Education and those of other social sciences and to all those in India and in foreign countries who are eager to understand the culture, society, social change, development and the futuristic trends in the emerging Indian modern India.

This book is a must for all highly motivated and achievement-oriented reader, students, teachers and citizen of the 21 century." (jacket)