Sociology of Indian Society | C.N. Shankar Rao | S Chand
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Enhance your understanding of India’s complex social structure with Sociology of Indian Society by C.N. Shankar Rao. Published by S Chand, this lucid and comprehensive textbook is essential reading for undergraduate students and UPSC Civil Services aspirants.
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✔ Dual Perspective: Analyzes both the structural and phenomenological aspects of the Indian social system.
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✔ UPSC Exam Ready: Includes the complete Civil Services Examination Syllabus for the Study of Indian Society (Paper II).
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✔ In-Depth Annexures: Features detailed book-end annexures discussing complex issues like women’s rights, backward classes, and child labour.
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S Chand’s Sociology of Indian Society by C.N. Shankar Rao.
Sociology of Indian Society presents the multifaceted realities of Indian social life. Written in a simple, highly lucid style, it deals with a recurring set of social problems that Indian society has been confronting, analyzing them in the light of prominent theoretical and empirical observations. From historical moorings to contemporary demographic dynamics, this textbook serves as a comprehensive guide for students navigating the complexities of culture, religion, and socio-economic systems in India.
Key Features & Syllabus Coverage
Beginning with a brief discussion on the history and nature of Indian society through the ages, the book provides a thorough account of the demographic composition of the country.
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Foundational Institutions: Deep-dive analysis into the Marriage System (Chapter 4), Family System (Chapter 5), and the evolution and impact of the Indian Caste System (Chapter 7).
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Social Stratification & Mobility: Comprehensive coverage of Social Mobility, Scheduled Castes, Backward Castes/Classes (OBCs), and the specific welfare measures designed for their upliftment.
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Rural & Urban Dynamics: A structured two-part exploration of Rural Life in India (Nature, Features, Problems, and Development) contrasted alongside modern Urban Life and Environmental Pollution.
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Contemporary Social Issues: Addresses pressing modern factors including demographic dynamics, the political system, education, and social movements.
Built for Academic & Competitive Success
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Book-end Annexures: Contains informative discussions on highly complex issues within Indian Society (e.g., child labour, population) to provide essay-writing depth for exam candidates.
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Footnoted Authenticity: Additional information is strategically placed in the form of footnotes to provide clarity and academic authenticity in explanations.
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UPSC Integrated: The syllabus of the Civil Services Examination (Study of Indian Society – Paper II) is explicitly appended to help candidates map their reading directly to exam requirements.
Who Should Buy This Book?
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Undergraduate Students: Caters primarily to the requirements of BA Sociology courses across Indian universities.
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Postgraduate & Allied Students: Highly useful for students of Law, Nursing, and MA in Sociology needing a strong structural foundation of Indian society.
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Civil Services Aspirants: A trusted, foundational textbook for candidates preparing for the UPSC Sociology optional paper and other state-level competitive examinations.
About the Author
C.N. Shankar Rao is a widely respected academic author whose textbooks have been a staple in Indian university curricula for decades. Known for his ability to distill complex sociological theories into clear, accessible language, his works bridge the gap between abstract academic concepts and the practical understanding required by students and competitive exam aspirants alike.
Details :
- Author : S Chand Publishing
- Publisher : C.N. Shankar Rao
- Edition : 2024
- ISBN-13 : 9788121924030
- ISBN-10 : 9788121924030
- Language : English
- Binding : Paperback
| Author | C.N. Shankar Rao |
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| Language | English |
| Publisher | S Chand Publishing |
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