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This is a general textbook written to meet the specific needs of Indian undergraduate students, particularly those who are trained in professional courses. The book is divided into two parts. Part I is a concise introduction to sociology as science and craft, basic sociological concepts and prominent theories in contemporary sociology. The task is undertaken not from a particular ideological perspective but to sensitize the student to the wide varieties of orientations which compete and coalesce in modern sociology.

Part II constitutes the bulk of the book and its focus is on Indian social reality. But two unique features may be noted. First, each chapter begins with a brief general discussion so as to sensitize students of the 'state of art ' in the particular substantive theme of the chapter. Second, a wide variety of themes and topics are covered for the first time in a textbook addressed to Indian students.

The book devotes the deserved attention not only to competing theories and differing perspectives but also to the complex character of social reality. It covers structure and process, stability and change, micro and macro dimensions, planning and protest. The scope and the analytical tenor of the book makes it a valuable aid to understand sociology in general and Indian society in particular.

Table Of Contents:

INTRODUCTION. N.R.M. Menon

PART I : CONCEPTS, THEORY AND METHODOLOGY

The Study of Human Society. T.K. Oomman 1
Sociological Perspectives: Units and Methods. T.K. Oomman 12
Theories of Society. T.K. Oomman 25
Scientific Method and Social Research. T.K. Oomman 45
Types of Human Collectivities. C.N. Venugopal 58
Social Order. C.N. Venugopal 70
Social Process. C.N. Venugopal 81
Social Changes. C.N. Venugopal 88
Social,Culture and Personality. C.N. Venugopal 97

PART II : INDIAN SOCIETY : STRUCTURE, PROCESS AND CHARGE

Family and Kinship. C.N. Venugopal 113
Cast and Class. C.N. Venugopal 134
Economy and Society. C.N. Venugopal 152
Polity and Society. C.N. Venugopal 175
Eduction and Society. C.N. Venugopal 198
Law and Society. C.N. Venugopal 221
Formal Organisations. C.N. Venugopal 244
Occupations and Professions. T.K. Oommen 267
Religious Pluralism. T.K. Oommen 288
Linguistic Diversity. T.K. Oommen 315
Urban, Peasant and Tribal Communities. T.K. Oommen 336
Women and Society. T.K. Oommen 360
Youth and Society. T.K. Oommen 379
Social Movements. T.K. Oommen 395
Social Deviance. C.N. Venugopal 413
Social Change in Independent India. T.K. Oommen 438
PERSONAL NAME/AUTHOR INDEX 461
SUBJECT INDEX 464