Full Description
This book presents a critical and reflective view of fundamental theoretical orientations, thematic domains, and current debates in Indian sociology. It covers the growth of sociology as an academic and pedagogical subject, with four main parts. Part I discusses important theoretical orientations in Indian sociology, including Indological and civilizational approaches, as well as the contributions of an eminent sociologist and pioneer in Indian sociology, Professor Yogendra Singh, concerning the sociology of knowledge, liberal democracy, and the relevance of his concept of Islamization in the study of Indian society. Part II examines substantive areas of study such as caste, class, and tribe. Part III reflects on specific topics of current concern in Indian sociology, such as emerging vistas and futures, globalization, and rethinking area studies for planetary conversations. This book is highly relevant for postgraduate students and researchers in sociology, social anthropology, andsocial sciences.
Contents
Indology and Sociology.- The Civilizational Approach: Contributions of Surajit Sinha.- A.K. Saran on Modernity, Indian Tradition and Sociology in India.- Sociology and Public Life: Professor Yogendra Singh and his Contribution to Liberal Democracy.- Re-visiting Islamization as a Contribution to Indian Sociology.- Exploring B. R. Ambedkar's Sociology: A Biographical Approach
