This comprehensive analysis of Indian society brings together the results of modern social research to trace the patterns that underlie social relations throughout India. Society in India views social relations in the country as systems and subsystems and shows that contrary to belief this is not static or stagnant, but has been continually adapting to changing circumstances mainly on the basis of certain deep-rooted psychological and social themes. This edition combines two volumes. Volume One: Continuity and Change ...
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This comprehensive analysis of Indian society brings together the results of modern social research to trace the patterns that underlie social relations throughout India. Society in India views social relations in the country as systems and subsystems and shows that contrary to belief this is not static or stagnant, but has been continually adapting to changing circumstances mainly on the basis of certain deep-rooted psychological and social themes. This edition combines two volumes. Volume One: Continuity and Change deals with the concepts of social system and caste order and then defines the major components of Indian society. The constituent chapters note the cultural effects of kinship networks and the psychological effects of the tensions inherent in family relations. Volume Two: Change and Continuity deals mainly with social change and its major types, recurrent and systematic. It examines and summarizes the discussion of psychological forces and social processes in our society and appraises the trends of modern social change. Key Feature * This analysis of Indian society is the most comprehensive study that has been done in recent times. * It brings together the results of modern social research to reveal the regular patterns that underlie social relations throughout the country * It outlines some of the principal social and regional variations. * This book discusses the psychological forces and social processes in Indian society and appraise the trends of modern social change. Note: Now this ISBN-9788171540136 has a new identity.
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Volume 1. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Book contains pencil markings. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 800grams, ISBN: 0520016238.
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Volume 2. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 850grams, ISBN: 0520016238.
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Very good. The pages show normal wear and tear. There is a signature or handwriting on the inside front cover. The pages are sun faded and slightly yellowing The cover has visible markings and wear. This is a paperback copy Fast Shipping-Each order powers our free bookstore in Chicago and sending books to Africa!
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Good+ in Good jacket. Strong, tight & clean. DJ is edge worn, sunned. Professional book dealer with storefront since 1975. All orders are processed promptly and carefully packaged.
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Map on End Paper. Near Fine in Near Fine jacket. 8vo. First Edition, First Printing; dj w/unclipped price; map on end papers; 323 pages/bibliography. /index.
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Very Good. 0520016238. Volume 1. Remainder mark on lower edge. Exterior has scratches, wear, corner folds with some remnant of adhesive along spine.; Octavo.
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Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 0520016238. Map endpages; 8vo 8"-9" tall; 665 pages; 1970 University of California Press. HC/DJ. Two volumes, complete. 1st edition, 1st printing. Soundly bound and clean in original pictorial dust jackets. Jackets slightly sunned at spines and with front flaps clipped at top corner. Prior owner name penned neatly top corner of the front free blank of both books. Both volumes with separate index and bibliography. Pictorial map endpages. NF/VG...Oversize book may require additional charges for expedited or international shipping.