Rural Sociology discusses the Socio-Economic-Political-Cultural set-ups of the villages in India. It 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 information 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, Rural 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, Community Development Programme, Importance of Co-operative, and Health Planning in India in clear and lucid language. The book also discusses Bhoodan Movement, Gramdan Movement, Sarvodaya Movement, and Integrated Rural Development Programme of the Government of India.
The book will be of great value for the students, teachers, trainees, agriculturists, social workers, planners, politicians, and common readers.
Prof. N. Jayapalan, M.A. (History and Political Science), M.Phil. (History), Ph.D. (History), has retired from Government Arts College (Autonomous), Karur, Tamil Nadu. A keen participant at seminars and conferences connected with Indian History and Political Science, Prof. Jayapalan has authored several books on History and Political Science including Indian Society and Social Institutions, History of India, History of World Civilisation, Problems of Indian Education, Comprehensive Modern Political Analysis, Comprehensive Study of Aristotle, Comprehensive Study of Plato, Comprehensive History of Political Thought, Social and Cultural History of India Since 1556, Sociological Theories, History of English Literature, Indian Administration, History of the United State of America, Human Rights, and Historiography. He is one of the most popular authors in Tamil Nadu.
