RURAL SOCIOLOGY

The book, Rural Sociology, presents the key concepts of rural sociology in the form of evaluation and analysis made by eminent sociologists. For a proper understanding of Rural Sociology as we find it today, a thorough study is very essential. The first chapter presents a clear picture of the meaning and definition of Rural Sociology. The subsequent chapters provide valuable informations regarding Origin and Development of Rural Sociology, Scope, Importance, Methods of Study, Relations with other Social Sciences, Rural Community, Peasant Community, Folk Society, Rural Society, Rural Religion, Festivals, Family, Joint Family, Marriage System, Caste System, Untouchability, Jajmani System, Hooka Group, Rural Leadership and Rural Economy. Further the book deals with Indian Rural Agricultural System, Rural Recreation, Rural Housing, Rural Politics, Social Education, Rural Reconstruction, C.D. Programme, Importance of Co-operatives, and Health Planning in India in clear and lucid language.The book would be of great value for the students, teachers, trainees, agriculturists, social workers, planners, politicians and common readers.

Book Contents

1. Rural Sociology Meaning and Definition 2. Origin and Development of Rural Sociology 3. Scope of Rural Sociology 4. Importance of Rural Sociology 5. Methods of Study 6. Relation between Rural Sociology and other Social Sciences 7. History of Rural Community in India 8. Study of Rural Community in India 9. Little Community and its Characteristics 10. Peasant Society and its Features 11. Distinction between Primitive Culture and Peasant Culture 12. Folk Society 13. The Village Community 14. Sociological Importance of Village in India 15. Main Features of Rural Society 16. Rural Urban Contrast 17. Change in Indian Rural Life 18. Rural Religion 19. Rural Festivals (Cultural Aspect) 20. Rural Family 21. Joint Family System 22. Rural Marriage System 23. Caste System in India 24. Casteism in Indian Villages 25. Untouchability 26. The Jajmani System 27. Rural Hooka Group 28. Rural Factions 29. Rural Leadership 30. Education and Rural Life 31. Rural Economy 32. Indian Rural Agricultural System 33. Rural Recreation 34. Rural Housing in India 35. Rural Politics Power Structure 36. Village Life India and West 37. Village Panchayats History and Organization 38. Problems of Indian Rural Life 39. Social Education 40. Rural Reconstruction Movement in India 41. Role of Community Development Programmes 42. Bhoodan Movement 43. Gramdan Movement 44. Sarvodaya Movement 45. Importance of Co-operatives in Rural Areas 46. Health Planning in India 47. Integrated Rural Development Programme Bibliography Index