POLITICAL SOCIOLOGY (Second Edition)

Book Details

• Author/Editor: B.K. Nagla (Ed.)

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Language: English

• Edition: 2023

• ISBN: 9788131613429

• Pages: 318

• Cover: Hardcover

• Release Date: 07-08-2023

About the Book

This edited volume on Political Sociology fills a critical gap in the Indian academic landscape where the discipline is still developing its own identity. While political sociology is well-established in the West, India lacks comprehensive reference materials and indigenous perspectives. This book answers that need with analytical and critical essays by noted scholars in the field.

The volume offers a rich collection of essays that collectively explore the evolution, challenges, and core issues of political sociology in India. From political socialization and modernization to the role of trade unions and tribal autonomy, the contributions are grounded in Indian realities and help build a contextual understanding of power, politics, and society. The essays also investigate the significance of social structures like caste, class, and factions in shaping political behavior.

It is an essential resource for students and scholars of sociology and political science, and equally valuable for general readers who wish to understand the intricate relationship between society and politics in India. This reference-cum-textbook will help nurture the field of political sociology as a serious academic discipline in India.

Contents

1. For a Critical Political Sociology in India – Jayant Lele

2. Profiles in Indian Political Sociology – J.S. Gandhi

3. Engaging with Events: The Specifics of Political Sociology in India – Dipankar Gupta

4. Towards an Understanding of Political Socialization – Arun P. Bali

5. Political Modernization: Concepts and Processes – Yogendra Singh

6. Power Elite in Rural India: Some Questions and Clarifications – K.L. Sharma

7. Factions and Social Structure: A Sociological Analysis – B.K. Nagla

8. Deprivation and Political Consciousness: A Case of Scheduled Caste Communities in India – V.B. Singh

9. Tribal Cultural Autonomy and National Integration – Jaganath Pathy

10. Civic Modernization in India: A Sociological Angle – S.L. Sharma

11. Trade Unions in India – Jaspal Singh

12. Social Movements – Paramjit S. Judge

About the Editor

Dr. B.K. Nagla is a distinguished sociologist and former Professor at M.D. University, Rohtak. With research credentials from Jawaharlal Nehru University and teaching experience at premier institutions like M.S. University, Baroda, and BHU, he has made significant contributions to Political Sociology, Sociology of Profession, Medical Sociology, and more. He has authored and edited numerous books, and has been honored with prestigious awards like the ISC-Fellow Award and ISS-Lifetime Achievement Award for his scholarly excellence.