- Author(s): C.N. Shankar Rao
- Publisher: S. Chand & Company Ltd.
- Edition: 7 Rev Ed Rp 2019
- ISBN 13 9788121910361
- Approx. Pages 790 + Contents
- Format Paperback
- Approx. Product Size 27 x 21 cms
- Delivery Time Normally 7-9 working days
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Description
This textbook has been comprehensively written to acquaint the students with the fundamental concepts of Sociology as well as provide an introduction to the diverse aspects of sociology. Students will be introduced to the origins of Sociology as a discipline and would get to explore relevant topics such as inequality, institutions, control, change, disorganization and problems in the society. Topics such as applied sociology and sociological thought have also been discussed to give a complete overview of the subject. This textbook not only caters to the requirements of the undergraduate students of Sociology and Law courses but is also a useful reference for postgraduate students and aspirants appearing for various competitive examinations.
Highlights:
• Inclusion of a chapter on Problem of Overpopulation in India to give a contemporary approach and
treatment to the problem
• Besides chapter-end degree level questions, it also incorporates five years' question papers of UPSC
Civil Services (Main), Examination, 2014-2018
Contents
Part I – Introduction Sociology
Part II – Basic Sociology Terms
Part III – Individual – Culture and Society
Part IV – Social Inequality
Part V – Social Institutions
Part VI – Social Control
Part VII – Social Change
Part VIII – Collective Behaviour and Social Movements
Part IX – Social Disorganisation and Social Problems
Part X – Applied Sociology
Part XI – Sociology Thought
Bibliography
UPSC Civil services (Main) Examination Question Papers (2014-2018)
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