Sociological Perspective in Education: Basic Concept of Sociology, Definition of Sociology, Aims, Scope, Functions of Educational Sociology, Society, Democracy

This book deals with ?Sociological Perspective in Education?, which discuss various aspects of the subject in 30 chapters. The emphasis has been laid on the nature of educational sociology, education and society, process of socialization, social change, mobility, culture and personality, community, social values, modernization as well as religious and moral values. Due emphasis has been laid on education Science and Technology development, education of the disadvantaged groups as well as role of mass-media in modernization and Human Resource Development and Education in social context. This is a reference book for B. Ed., M. Ed., M. A. in Education, M. Phil students and also for the scholars and teachers. This is critical and constructive appraisal of the subject. I have tried my best to make, this book the best on the subject, the students, scholars, and teachers are the best judge of its merits and demerits. I acknowledge the co-operation of extended to me by all friends and colleagues in the preparation of this book. I express my grateful appreciation to my parents, brothers, wife, and two beautiful children without thier encouragement it would not have been possible.