Indian Society and Culture

Book Details

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Author: Vinita Pandey

• Language: English

• ISBN: 9788131607619

• Pages: 624

• Cover: Hardcover

• Release Date: 04-03-2016

About the Book

This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the various aspects of Indian society and culture, exploring both contemporary and historical perspectives. It begins with a look at the basic characteristics of Indian society and then delves into detailed discussions of key social institutions in India, such as:

• Family, Marriage, and Kinship

• Indian Polity, Economy, and Religion

The book continues by exploring the Indian stratification system and offers in-depth descriptions of the country’s tribal, rural, and urban communities. It also addresses significant social problems, social change, and development in modern India. Furthermore, the book covers the pivotal social movements in India, as well as the roles of women, youth, and education in shaping the nation’s progress. The final chapters discuss the pioneers of Indian sociology, providing a historical perspective on the development of sociological thought in India.

This book is an essential text for both undergraduate and postgraduate students of sociology, offering a broad understanding of the societal and cultural frameworks of India.

Contents

• Introduction to Indian Society and Culture

• Family, Marriage, and Kinship in India

• Indian Polity, Economy, and Religion

• Indian Stratification System

• Communities in India: Rural, Tribal, and Urban

• Indian Social Problems

• Social Change and Development in Modern India

• Social Movements in India

• Women in India

• Youth and Education in India

• Perspectives and Pioneers of Indian Sociology

About the Author

• Vinita Pandey is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology at Nizam College, Osmania University, Hyderabad. Her research interests include Urban Sociology, Social Psychology, Qualitative Research, and Development Studies. She has published numerous papers in national and international journals, focusing on themes such as participatory research and the urban middle class. She has also been honored with the Vidya Shiromani Award by the Citizens Council of Andhra Pradesh.