Sociology has turned out as a crucial part of GS paper well as an optional paper in Civil Services Examination. Being considered as one of the easiest and generalist optional, around 3000-4000 candidates take Sociology each year as their optional subject for mains. An in-depth understanding of Indian society and sociological thinkers is essential.
Being a traditional hot favorite, plenty of books and study materials are available in the market. For clarity regarding the subject, the below-mentioned books can help.
Recommended Books for Sociology – Civil Services Books – Mains Exam
- Sociology Themes and Perspectives – Michael Haralambos, Martin Holborn
- Society In India: Concepts, Theories And Recent Trends – Ram Ahuja
- Social Problems In India – Ram Ahuja
- Sociology – Anthony Giddens
- Sociological Theory – George Ritzer
- Oxford Dictionary Of Sociology
- Modernization Of Indian Tradition – Yogendra Singh
- Sociological Thought – Francis Abraham, John Henry Morgan
- Social Change In Modern India – M. N. SRINIVAS
- Caste Its Twentieth Century Avatar – M. N. SRINIVAS
- Persistence and Change in Tribal India – M.V. Rao
- Social Background of Indian Nationalism – A. R. Desai
Extra Tips
- Indian editions of the imported books may cost you less. But, make sure that the book has not compromised on quality and content.
- Old NCERT on sociology is a good source.
- For current aspects of Sociology, EPW magazine is a good read.
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Is sociology is a scoring subject in upsc as a optional ?? pls give me detail about this immediately….
Yes, its scoring subject than others. So, if u are planning or taken the same than its best for you read as well as knowledge.
Books are available in market for hindi medium or not ?????
You will have o buy
There’s nothing as scoring subject , it all depends on your comfort level…so choose wisely
Which writer book is best of sociology
I have need to ncert books civils
I want name of books medium in hindi for sociology as it my optional subject.
Is the Haralambos sociology book is available in hindi medium
Plz tell me second good book after haralambos in hindi medium
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Is agriculture subject,should I take as optional
It depends on your interest levels
I want name of books for sociology.. as it my optional subject
Sir can u plz give me best books list for preperation and also di notes
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Sir plz tell me sociology books for upsc but in hindi medium and one other question – is haralambus book available,in hindi, in the market.
best books for sociology preparation??
Sir This is the sociology syllabus for Himachal Pradesh Adm Service Mains
Salient features of Indian Society, Unity in Diversity.
Social Institutions: Family, Marriage, Kinship, Religion and Social stratification in India.
Please recommend books to cover it
Regards Balbir Thakur
need suggestion for sociology optional books for hindi medium aspirant
Sir how is medical science optional as a subject?
Other options which one can take?
This books are available in telugu medium in market????????