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Hardbound. Zustand: As New. New. Contents Preface. 1. Introduction to rural sociology. 2. Rural social life. 3. Social stratification. 4. Agricultural development. 5. Rural non farm industries. 6. Rural economy in the age of globalisation. 7. Assessment of rural poverty. 8. Social problems of Indian rural women. 9. Rural governance. 10. Rural social movements. Bibliography. Index. Rural Sociology is a field of sociology associated with the study of life in the villages of a country. It is a scientific study of rural social arrangements and behaviour amongst rural peoples that are distanced from points of concentrated activity. The present book is an introduction to rural sociology that focuses on issues relating to the study of rural people and places and rural related issues. Besides introducing readers to some basic theoretical aspects and the core concepts used by rural sociologists it also focuses on substantive issues related to rural development. 282 pp.…

Hardbound. Zustand: As New. New. Contents Preface. 1. Status of urban sociology. 2. Study of urban social problems. 3. Urban spatiality and segregation. 4. Demography of urban transformation. 5. Understanding urban poverty. 6. Economic transformation and urban restructuring. 7. Changing urban lifestyles. 8. Social inequalities in urban areas. 9. Social exclusion among urban children. 10. Sociological perspectives of drug abuse. 11. Transnational social formations. 12. Imaging of post modern urban spaces. 13. Density dependence model in industrial demography. Bibliography. Index. Urban sociology is the sociological study of the various statistics among the population in cities. Chiefly the study of urban areas where industrial commercial and residential zones converge. This practice sheds light on the influence of the city scape environment in Burghal areas of poverty in response to several different languages a low quality of life several different ethnic groups and a low standard of police guardianship that all amount to social disorganisation. The present volume provides a comprehensive introduction to urban sociology urban anthropology and urban studies. While fundamentally sociological this book uses a multi disciplinary approach to explore all facets of urban living. It provides a balanced framework for the study of the field of evaluating and integrating both ecological and political economic perspectives and examining the experiential aspect of political and economic life in cities. 286 pp.…

Hardbound. Zustand: As New. New. Contents Preface. 1. Theories of political sociology. 2. Theories of state formation. 3. Political power. 4. Legitimacy and power politics. 5. Democratic equality. 6. Civil society and political governance. 7. Global citizenship. 8. Feminist political economy. 9. Political corruption. 10. Political correctness. 11. Electoral politics and social welfare. 12. Media and political process. Bibliography. Index. Political sociology is the study of the social bases of politics. It also looks at how major social trends can affect the political process as well as exploring how various social forces work together to change political policies. Several theoretical models have been given for political sociology including the power elite model the pluralist model and the Marxist political economic model. This comprehensive book offers an introduction to the interdisciplinary field of political sociology. It examines the inter relationship of state and civil society through a number of contemporary political issues. It shows the broad social bases of politics and identifies how politics and actions by government can influence the fate of nations and their citizens. The book will be a dependable reference tool for students teachers researchers and scholars of political sociology and related subjects. 290 pp. …

Hardbound. Zustand: As New. New. Contents Preface. 1. Society and culture in India an introduction. 2. Roots of Indian civilisation. 3. Caste system. 4. Religion and faith in India. 5. Social relations in India. 6. Education in India. 7. Languages in India. 8. Arts and crafts of India. 9. Dance in India. 10. Music in India. 11. Fairs and festivals. 12. Status of women in Indian society. Bibliography. Index. India has a rich and unique cultural heritage and has managed to preserve its established traditions throughout history. It has always absorbed customs traditions and ideas from both invaders and immigrants. Many cultural practices languages customs and even monuments are examples of this co mingling over centuries. Indian society is largely pluralist multilingual and multi cultural. Diversity is a part of Indian way of life. From region to region diversity in the social structure is prominently seen. The diversity factor notwithstanding there is a common thread running through the Indians. Unity in diversity is best seen in India in a maze of seemingly disparate peoples. This book attempts to present exhaustive and elaborate details about Indian society and culture. It provides comprehensive information on the roots of Indian civilisation the caste system religion and faith social relations education languages arts and crafts dance music fairs and festivals status of women and so on. This work will be a valuable reference tool for teachers students and researchers of social sciences and all who are interested in Indian society and culture. 298 pp.…