The book is primarily aimed at undergraduate and postgraduate students of sociology, researchers, academics, and anyone interested in understanding the intellectual development of Indian sociology.
Yes, the concluding chapters delve into current discourses such as indigenization, contextualization, and the quest for a sociology uniquely rooted in Indian society.
It systematically discusses pioneers like G.S. Ghurye, Radhakamal Mukerjee, and Irawati Karve, highlighting their methodological approaches and key ideas in shaping Indian sociological thought.
Yes, it explores the impact of Western paradigms and how Indian sociologists adapted or challenged these frameworks within the Indian context.
The book includes critical evaluations of indigenous perspectives alongside Western theories, emphasizing their relevance and limitations in India.
It highlights the contributions of B.R. Ambedkar and the Subaltern Studies group, focusing on marginalized voices and non-elite histories within Indian society.
Absolutely. The chapters on caste, class, and inequality by scholars like D.P. Mukerji and Andre Beteille make it a valuable resource for research in social stratification.
Yes, it covers essential theories, thinkers, and debates that are often part of sociological and general studies syllabi in various competitive exams.
Yes, it discusses different methodological approaches used by scholars, emphasizing indigenous and textual methods.
It examines processes like modernization, Westernization, and civilizational continuity, providing a nuanced view of social transformation.
The book is primarily aimed at undergraduate and postgraduate students of sociology, researchers, academics, and anyone interested in understanding the intellectual development of Indian sociology.
Yes, the concluding chapters delve into current discourses such as indigenization, contextualization, and the quest for a sociology uniquely rooted in Indian society.
It systematically discusses pioneers like G.S. Ghurye, Radhakamal Mukerjee, and Irawati Karve, highlighting their methodological approaches and key ideas in shaping Indian sociological thought.
Yes, it explores the impact of Western paradigms and how Indian sociologists adapted or challenged these frameworks within the Indian context.
The book includes critical evaluations of indigenous perspectives alongside Western theories, emphasizing their relevance and limitations in India.
It highlights the contributions of B.R. Ambedkar and the Subaltern Studies group, focusing on marginalized voices and non-elite histories within Indian society.
Absolutely. The chapters on caste, class, and inequality by scholars like D.P. Mukerji and Andre Beteille make it a valuable resource for research in social stratification.
Yes, it covers essential theories, thinkers, and debates that are often part of sociological and general studies syllabi in various competitive exams.
Yes, it discusses different methodological approaches used by scholars, emphasizing indigenous and textual methods.
It examines processes like modernization, Westernization, and civilizational continuity, providing a nuanced view of social transformation.