Sociology for B.A. Students Semester I: Fundamental Sociology and Introduction to Sociology ( NEP 2020 – Jammu)

Book excerpt: The book has been written to meet the needs of B.A first semester students of Sociology for the University of Jammu under the recommended National Education Policy 2020. It comprehensively covers the syllabus of both major and minor courses, namely Fundamental Sociology and Introduction to Sociology. This book has been divided into four units, comprising of eight chapters. Important fundamental concepts of sociology like, genesis of sociology, sociological perspectives: macro & micro and social institutions including its types & function have been aptly discussed. The book contains simple, lucid and precise explanation of the topics so that it becomes students friendly. This textbook can also be useful for students of sociology studying at the undergraduate level in all the other universities across India.