9789364331906 - Readings in the Sociology of the Professions by Sheo Kumar Lal, Kirti Khanna, A. Chandani, U.R. Nahar Foreword By Yogendra Singh von Sheo Kumar Lal, Kirti Khanna, A... (1 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: New. Language: English. The Sociology of the Professions is an emerging subfield of Sociology. It is gradually gaining ground in India which is evident from the empirical studies conducted by Indian social scientists. The present book, Readings in the Sociology of the Professions is a testimony to this growing interest. Contributions from eminent social scientists have been included in this book. One finds a comprehensive discussion on concepts and attributes of professions and the various approaches followed in the study of the professions. Papers on field investigations are also included in the book. This is one book which includes at one place, studies of different professions such as teaching, medical, legal, social work and others mostly written in Indian context. This would facilitate the students, researchers, and teachers. The book would also be of interest to the general readers interested in understanding the normative and actual realities of the significant functionaries of the society. About The Author: Dr. Sheo Kumar Lal did his M.A. in Economics in 1956 and in Sociology in 1962 after which he started teaching in University of Gorakhpur. In 1969, he got his Doctorate from the University of Jodhpur. He joined the University of Jodhpur as a Lecturer in 1963 and is at present Professor and Head, Department of Sociology. He is author of The Urban Elite: Higher Education : Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes with Dr. Umed Raj Nahar as its coauthor. Dr. Lal has edited Dimensions of a Cultural Policy : Gandhiji and Village: The Sociological Perspective of Land Reforms: Medical Care: Readings in Medical Sociology and India's Population Policy: Critical Issues for Future with Dr. Ambika Chandani as Coeditors. Dr. Lal is the Life member of Indian Sociological Society and the President of Rajasthan Sociological Association. He is the Chief Editor of the Journal of Sociological Studies. Dr. Umed Raj Nahar did his M.A. in Sociology in 1966 in first division with first position. In 1973, he got his Doctorate and he started teaching in his own almamater, The University of Jodhpur. He is at present Associate Professor in Sociology. Dr. Ambika Chandani did her M.A. in Sociology in 1970 securing first division. In 1977, she got her Doctorate from the University of Jodhpur. She is at present an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology, The University of jodhpur. She teaches Medical Sociology and she has published a book The Medical Profession: A Sociological Exploration. Dr. Kirti Khanna did her M.A. in Sociology in 1972 in first division, securing first position. She is at present an Assistant Professor in the University of Jodhpur, in 1980, she got her Doctorate. She teaches Sociology of Education and has deep interest in the area of Research Methodology and Statistics and the Sociology of the Professions. She has published a book entitled RoleStructure of Academics: A Profile of University Teachers. Contents: Preface Foreword Editors' Introduction PART I : PROFESSION : CONCEPT AND THEORY ATTRIBUTES OF A PROFESSION : REVISITED THE SOCIOLOGY OF THE PROFESSIONS : MAJOR THEORETICAL ISSUES SOME CRITICAL REFLECTIONS ON THE PREVAILING OUTLOOK OF PROFESSIONS IN INDIA WHITHER PROFESSIONALISM? PROFESSIONS IN THEORY AND REALITY : A RECONSIDERATION OF THEORY OF PROFESSIONS IN THE LIGHT OF SOME EMPIRICAL EVIDENCE PATTERNS OF PROFESSIONAL PROCESSES A RETHINKING ON THE THEORY OF SOCIOLOGY OF PROFESSION SOCIOLOGY OF THE PROFESSIONS : AN OVERVIEW WITH ANALYCHING NOTE ON PROFESSION TEACHING IN UNIVERSITY SYSTEM : NEEDED AREA OF RESEARCH CAREER DECISIONMAKING : A CASE OF UNIVERSITY TEACHERS ACADEMIC PROFESSION AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT A FUNCTIONAL ANALYSIS OF UNIONISM AMONG COLLEGE TEACHERS PROFESSIONAL COMMITMENT OF SCHOOL TEACHERS PROFESSIONALIZATION OF SCHOOL TEACHERS IN INDIA INDIAN SCIENTISTS AND SOCIAL SYSTEM SOCIAL STRUCTURE AND PROFESSION OF SCIENTISTS PROFESSIONAL OBSOLESCENCE : A NEEDED AREA OF.