{"product_id":"society-and-culture-s-p-nagendra","title":"Society and Culture: S.p. Nagendra","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e C. Lakshmanna\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rawat Publications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2012\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9788131605141\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 278\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCover:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.7 x 5.9 x 0.9 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis commemorative volume in honor of \u003cstrong\u003eProfessor S.P. Nagendra\u003c\/strong\u003e compiles a selection of his most significant and insightful contributions to Indian sociology. The essays in this collection revolve around central themes such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraditions and their moral and ritual foundations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCulture and its implications for policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDevelopment and its sociological ramifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003epersonal tribute to Professor D.P. Mukerji\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the founding figures of Indian sociology\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfessor Nagendra viewed ancient Indian society as a model of normative civilization, based on hierarchical ordering and deeply rooted in philosophical traditions. He argued that societal change in such a framework is organic, evolving from one order to another. Using Dilthey’s concept of \u003cem\u003einterpretive understanding\u003c\/em\u003e, he provides deep insights into the concept of culture and its relevance in both classical and contemporary discourse. His analysis also includes rich perspectives on the debates surrounding \u003cstrong\u003etradition vs. modernity\u003c\/strong\u003e, making the volume a compelling read.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book serves as a valuable resource for sociologists, scholars of Indian culture, and general readers interested in understanding the complex layers of Indian society through the lens of an eminent academic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author \/ Editor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eC. Lakshmanna\u003c\/strong\u003e was formerly Assistant Professor of Sociology at Lucknow University and later Professor and Head of the Department of Sociology at Osmania University, Hyderabad. He also served as a Visiting Professor at several universities including the University of Pittsburgh. His distinguished public service includes roles as Member of Parliament and Indian High Commissioner to Trinidad \u0026amp; Tobago and other Caribbean nations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJugendra Sahai\u003c\/strong\u003e is a former Professor and Head of the Sociology Department at M.G. Kashi Vidyapith, Varanasi. He has taught as a Visiting Professor at the University of Lucknow and CCS University, Meerut, and has participated in numerous international academic engagements. His academic interests lie in sociological theory and social development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rawat Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50002390024496,"sku":"DRG.RawatPublications_9788131605141","price":777.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/71yM3bBfxtL.jpg?v=1756464417","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/bn\/products\/society-and-culture-s-p-nagendra","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}