Rural Sociology

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Atlantic Publishers & Dist, 2002 - India - 360 pages
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.
 

Contents

Rural Sociology
1
Casteism in Indian Villages
24
History of Rural Community in India
35
Little Community and its Characteristics
42
Peasant Culture
50
The Village Community
56
Sociological Importance of Village in India
64
46
160
Village Life India and West
229
Problems of Indian Rural Life
244
50
251
Social Education
261
Rural Reconstruction Movement in India
271
Role of Community Development Programmes
287
Bhoodan Movement
310
Sarvodaya Movement
317

Rural Factions
175
29
183
30
189
Rural Economy
199
Indian Rural Agricultural System
208
Rural Housing in India
217
Importance of Cooperatives in Rural Areas
324
52
334
56
348
Health Planning in India
350
Caste System in India
354
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