The book "Sociology of Indian Society" by C.N. Shankar Rao is a comprehensive textbook on sociology that focuses on the Indian context. The author, a renowned sociologist, has provided an in-depth analysis of the Indian society, its structure, institutions, and cultural practices.
: Rao argues that Western models often fail to capture the nuances of Indian life. He centers his analysis on three core pillars: Caste-based organization , the Extended family system , and Village-centric social life .
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