This textbook has been comprehensively written to acquaint the students with the fundamental concepts of Sociology as well as provide an introduction to the diverse aspects of Sociology. Students will be introduced to the origins of Sociology as a discipline and would get to explore relevant topics such as inequality, institutions, control, change, disorganisation and problems in the society. Topics such as applied sociology and sociological thought have also been discussed to give a complete overview of the subject. This textbook not only caters to the requirements of the undergraduate students of Sociology and Law courses but is also a useful reference for postgraduate students and aspirants appearing for various competitive examinations.
Highlights:
• In-depth discussion on topics such as Women in Society, Social Work, Social Welfare and Social Security
• Inclusion of a chapter on Problem of Overpopulation in India to give a contemporary approach and treatment to the problem
• Besides chapter-end degree level questions, it also incorporates five years' question papers of UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2014-2018