About the Book

The discipline of sociology is fast developing in India but there is not a single introductory book in English barring a few written by foreign authors, which do not serve much the Indian students.

This book has been designed to cater to this need of textbook for introductory sociology courses. It maintains the comprehensive coverage, readable style, liveliness and numerous other features to make it popular among the student community, particularly those approaching sociology for the first time. It is therefore both student-friendly and jargon-free, to ensure that readers are able to get the most out of the text.

Each chapter opens with a list of the central issues discussed therein. Besides, key terms and conclusions drawn are highlighted. Suitable examples, figures and illustrations reinforce the text.

It is hoped that this book will serve as a base text for sociology teachers and students alike, as well as for all those preparing for various competitive and civil services entrance examinations.

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Contents

1      Sociology: Scope, Subject Matter, Origin and Modern Trends

2      Nature of Sociology

3      The Sociological Perspective

4      Basic Sociological Concepts 

5      Social Norms and Values       

6      Social Groups      

7      Rural and Urban Communities    

8      Socialisation          

9      Individual and Society      

10    Status and Role    

11    Social Stratification   

12    Social Mobility     

13    Processes of Social Interaction 

14    Social Change      

15    Social Control and Deviance   

16    Why Study Sociology?

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About the Author / Editor

H.K. Rawat is one of the foremost teachers of sociology in Rajasthan. He started his teaching career from Maharaja College, Jaipur and later moved to Beawar where he continued sociology teaching with both graduate and postgraduate classes. In 1992, he retired as Principal, Government College, Sirohi (Rajasthan).

He has written numerous well-researched textbooks in sociology and anthropology, which have over the years become very popular with new generation of sociology students in India.

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