{"product_id":"essential-sociology-3rd-ed-two-volumes-by-ias-nitin-sangwan-seema-shruti-jakhar","title":"Essential Sociology 3rd ED (Two Volumes)  by IAS Nitin Sangwan, Seema ,Shruti Jakhar","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEssential Sociology 3rd Ed (Two Volumes)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthors:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eIAS Nitin Sangwan, Seema, Shruti Jakhar\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Overview:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEssential Sociology\u003c\/em\u003e (3rd Edition) is a comprehensive \u003cstrong\u003etwo-volume set\u003c\/strong\u003e aimed at providing students with a well-rounded understanding of the \u003cstrong\u003efundamentals of Sociology\u003c\/strong\u003e. Authored by \u003cstrong\u003eIAS Nitin Sangwan\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eSeema\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eShruti Jakhar\u003c\/strong\u003e, this book is designed for those preparing for \u003cstrong\u003ecompetitive exams\u003c\/strong\u003e like the \u003cstrong\u003eUPSC Civil Services Exam\u003c\/strong\u003e, but it is also suitable for any reader interested in learning about \u003cstrong\u003esociological concepts\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003etheories\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003esocietal issues\u003c\/strong\u003e in contemporary India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe third edition includes updated content, enhanced explanations, and comprehensive coverage of both theoretical and practical aspects of sociology. The volumes cover the major \u003cstrong\u003esociological perspectives\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003esociologists\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003esocietal changes\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a strong focus on Indian society, making it an essential resource for \u003cstrong\u003estudents of sociology\u003c\/strong\u003e and those pursuing \u003cstrong\u003esocial science-related disciplines\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCore Themes \u0026amp; Topics Covered:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolume 1:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntroduction to Sociology:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDefinition, Scope, and Importance of Sociology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelationship with other Social Sciences\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasic Concepts and Theories in Sociology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSociological Theories:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassical and Contemporary Theories (e.g., Marxism, Functionalism, Symbolic Interactionism)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey Sociologists (e.g., Auguste Comte, Karl Marx, Émile Durkheim)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSocial Institutions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamily, Education, Religion, and Economy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSocial Structure and Stratification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSocialization and Social Control:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTheories of Socialization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSocial Control Mechanisms (e.g., laws, norms, customs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSocial Change:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvolution of societies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCauses and Theories of Social Change\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolume 2:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndian Society:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStructure and Dynamics of Indian Society\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRural and Urban Communities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe role of \u003cstrong\u003eCaste\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eClass\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eReligion\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eEthnicity\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSocial Problems in India:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePoverty, Unemployment, Inequality, and Social Exclusion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIssues like \u003cstrong\u003eDowry\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eChild Labour\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eGender Inequality\u003c\/strong\u003e, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePolitical and Economic Issues:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eState and Society in India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImpact of Globalization and Development on Indian Society\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSocial Movements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTypes and Role of Social Movements in India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWomen’s Rights Movements\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eDalit Movements\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eEnvironmental Movements\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContemporary Issues in Indian Society:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModernization and Its Impact on Traditional Values\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChanging Family Structure and Dynamics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechnology and Social Transformation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features of the 3rd Edition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUpdated Content:\u003c\/strong\u003e The third edition includes the latest developments in sociological theories and concepts. 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insightful.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompetitive Exam Candidates:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apart from \u003cstrong\u003eUPSC\u003c\/strong\u003e, students preparing for \u003cstrong\u003eState PSCs\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eNET\/JRF\u003c\/strong\u003e, and other competitive exams related to sociology can benefit from the in-depth coverage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTeachers and Educators:\u003c\/strong\u003e This book can be used as a reference guide for \u003cstrong\u003eteaching sociology\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003epreparing coursework\u003c\/strong\u003e for students in sociology-related disciplines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy This Book is Important:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeep Dive into Indian Society:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike many other books, this one offers a thorough analysis of 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