Sociology has turned out as a crucial part for GS paper well as 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 about 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.
Nirbhay Singh says
December 1, 2015 at 3:53 pmIs sociology is a scoring subject in upsc as a optional ?? pls give me detail about this immediately….
Saurav says
June 8, 2016 at 6:13 amYes, its scoring subject than others. So, if u are planning or taken the same than its best for you read as well as knowledge.
Nirbhay Singh says
December 1, 2015 at 4:03 pmBooks are available in market for hindi medium or not ?????
Dheeraj says
June 12, 2018 at 6:52 pmYou will have o buy
MAX l says
March 29, 2016 at 12:19 amThere’s nothing as scoring subject , it all depends on your comfort level…so choose wisely
Mohit says
September 23, 2016 at 11:55 amWhich writer book is best of sociology
shivakumar says
January 20, 2017 at 9:23 pmI have need to ncert books civils
Laukesh Yadav says
July 16, 2017 at 9:47 amIs the Haralambos sociology book is available in hindi medium
Laukesh Yadav says
July 16, 2017 at 9:56 amPlz tell me second good book after haralambos in hindi medium
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Neeraj says
June 23, 2018 at 4:03 pmIs agriculture subject,should I take as optional
Bunny says
January 14, 2019 at 9:33 pmI want name of books for sociology.. as it my optional subject
Vaishali says
March 3, 2019 at 8:11 pmSir can u plz give me best books list for preperation and also di notes
Ashutosh londhe says
April 28, 2019 at 7:07 pmClear ias helps a lot
Pallavi says
May 24, 2019 at 12:03 amSir plz tell me sociology books for upsc but in hindi medium and one other question – is haralambus book available,in hindi, in the market.