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M.A. SOCIOLOGY - RESOURCES

SEMESTER I - M.A. SOCIOLOGY

Classical Sociological Tradition

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Books available in the Central Library View Details	Sociological Thinkers A comprehensive online resource introducing important sociological thinkers and their theories. Sociology Guide A broad and well-structured online guide to sociology, covering a variety of topics. Sociological Thought E-content on eGyankosh offering a thorough overview of sociological thought. Classical Sociological Theory (eGyankosh) An open educational resource that explores classical sociological theories in detail. OER Book: Classical Sociological Theory An open-access textbook offering an in-depth study of classical sociological theory. Boundless Sociology An accessible online study guide that summarizes key sociological concepts and theories.	Philosophical Foundations Of Social Research, IIT Guwahati Prof. Sambit Mallick SWAYAM Course: Classical Sociological Theory (NPTEL) Offered by IIT Madras, this 12-week online course provides an in-depth analysis of classical sociological theories. Led by Prof. R. Santhosh.

Indian Society

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Books available in the Central Library View Details	Sociology of India A detailed e-learning resource from IIT Kharagpur's National Digital Library. Society in India An online portal providing a thorough overview of Indian society. Sociology of Genders E-content exploring gender as a key sociological category within Indian society. Indian Society (PDF) A downloadable academic text providing a structured study of Indian society. Indian Society and Ways of Living An educational resource that discusses cultural practices and social values in India. Religious Pluralism - Indian Society Notes Concise notes on the coexistence of diverse religions in India. Sociology in India An open educational resource from eGyankosh on sociology in the Indian context. Marriage, Family and Kinship A core study material exploring sociological concepts in Indian society. Salient Features of Indian Society A succinct online article outlining the main characteristics of Indian society.	YouTube Playlist: Indian Society Sociological Perspectives A curated playlist by IIT Madras offering lectures on sociological aspects of Indian society. SWAYAM Course: Sociology of India - 1 Offered by Madurai Kamaraj University, this 15-week online course provides an in-depth analysis of Indian society. Led by Dr. B. Geetha.

Sociology Of Tribe

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Books available in the Central Library View Details	Indian Anthropology This resource provides foundational knowledge on Indian anthropology. Tribal Cultures of India An in-depth study material covering the meaning and concepts of tribes in India. Sociology of Tribal Society (PDF) A downloadable resource examining sociological aspects of tribal societies in India. Habitat Rights of PVTGs A comprehensive report by UNDP detailing legal rights of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups. Sociology of Tribes A detailed document exploring sociological understanding of tribes in India. Perspective on Tribes in India An open educational resource presenting multiple perspectives on tribal communities. Indian Tribal Communities An article discussing cultural diversity, challenges, and development of tribal groups.	YouTube Video: Tribal Society in India An overview of tribal societies in India, their characteristics and challenges. Tribal Studies in India: Interdisciplinary Perspectives, IIT Roorkee Prof. Roluahpuia, Prof. Sarbani Banerjee SWAYAM Courses on Tribal Studies: Understanding Tribals Tribal Society Tribals of South and Central India Tribals in North and Northeast Region of India Tribal Entrepreneurship & Economics Tribal Studies in India: Interdisciplinary Perspectives Sociology of India - 1

Sociology Of Education

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Books available in the Central Library View Details	Education and Society A comprehensive course module covering the relationship between education and society. Boundless Sociology An accessible online study guide summarizing sociological concepts including education. Sociology of Education An open educational resource focusing on educational systems and their impact on society. Sociological Thinkers A resource presenting key sociological thinkers and their theories. Sociology Guide A well-structured guide offering comprehensive explanations of sociological concepts. Educational Sociology Focuses on applying sociological principles to solve educational problems.	No MOOC courses or video lectures currently available for this paper.

Sociology Of Environment

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Books available in the Central Library View Details	e-PG Pathshala: Ecology and Society This module offers an in-depth exploration of how ecological factors influence and are influenced by societal structures.	UGC MOOCs Course: Environmental Sociology This undergraduate-level course delves into the connections between ecological systems and societal development.

SEMESTER II - M.A. SOCIOLOGY

Perspectives Of Indian Society

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Sociology of India eGyanKosh – Sociology of India	eGyanKosh – Early Sociology Traces the origins and development of sociology as a discipline. Supplementary: Boundless Sociology An accessible online guide summarizing key sociological concepts.	📺 YouTube Video: Indian Society – Sociological Perspectives Video lecture series providing an overview of Indian society from a sociological perspective. 📘 Swayam Course: Indian Society – Social Problems & Issues Explores major social problems in India through sociological theories. 📘 Swayam/NPTEL Course: Indian Society – Sociological Perspectives Covers various sociological frameworks used to study Indian society. Introduction to Sociology, IIT Kanpur Prof. A.K. Sharma Development of Sociology in India, IIT Kanpur Prof. Ashish Saxena Indian Society - Issues and Problems, IIT Guwahati Dr. Liza Das, Dr. Sambit Mallick

Rural And Urban Sociology

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🏙️ Sociology of Urban Transformation e-PG Pathshala – Comprehensive course on urban society and development.	🌆 Rural and Urban Sociology NPTEL Course covering sociological aspects of rural and urban areas. Boundless Sociology An accessible online guide summarizing key sociological concepts. eGyankosh – Urban Sociology Study material focusing on urban ecological processes and dynamics. eGyankosh – Urban Sociology in India Detailed content on urbanization patterns and challenges in Indian cities. Rural Sociology (HathiTrust) Classic text on rural social structures and rural life. Rural Sociology, The Strategy of Change Book discussing strategies for social change in rural societies.	Introductory Rural Sociology: Continuity and Change, University of Allahabad Prof. Ashish Saxena Urban Sociology, IIT Kharagpur Prof. Amrita Sen, Prof. Archana Patnaik Rural and Urban Sociology, IIT Kanpur Dr. Anindita Chakrabarti 🏙️ MIT OpenCourseWare: Urban Sociology in Theory and Practice A graduate-level course exploring urban sociology's role in shaping urban policy.

Industrial Sociology

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📘 The Sociology of Industrial Relations A foundational text exploring industrial relations and interactions.	📘 New Foundations for Industrial Sociology A resource offering contemporary frameworks for understanding industrial work. 📘 Industrial Sociology An overview of industrial sociology, covering labor processes and organizational structures.	Industrial sociology An overview of Industrial Sociology, incorporating key concepts and historical context.

Social Stratification And Mobility

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1. Stratification and Social Inequality A detailed chapter explaining social stratification and inequality.	2. Theories of Social Stratification Overview of major theories explaining social stratification. 3. Introduction to Sociology 2e (OpenStax) Comprehensive free textbook covering basic sociology concepts. 4. Social Stratification and Social Inequality Module focusing on how social structures produce and maintain inequality. 5. Stratification and Social Class Document discussing social class and stratification consequences. 6. Boundless Sociology Study Guide An accessible online guide covering key sociology topics.	🎓 Introductory Sociology – NPTEL Video Playlist A comprehensive video playlist introducing key concepts in sociology. 📘 Social Stratification – Swayam Course An in-depth course on social stratification covering caste, class, gender, and ethnicity.

Sociology Of Communication Media And Media

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1. Communication in the Real World An open-access textbook covering foundational topics in communication studies.	2. Mass Communication, Media, and Culture This textbook explores the role of media in society and cultural impacts. 3. Principles of Public Speaking A course focused on speech preparation, delivery techniques, and audience analysis. 4. The Seven Challenges Communication Skills Workbook A workbook addressing seven core communication challenges with exercises.	Introduction to sociology - media and communication - part 1 A video by New York University providing an introductory overview of media and communication sociology.

Sociology Of Organization

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1. Organizational Behavior – OpenStax A comprehensive textbook exploring organizational behavior topics.	2. Organizational Behavior – University of Minnesota A resource examining the impact of individuals and groups on organizations. 3. Organizational Behavior – Pressbooks BCCampus A textbook bridging theory and practice with an experiential approach. 4. Boundless Sociology – Course Sidekick A broad overview of sociology, including topics related to organizations.	Management concept and organizational behavior A course by UGC through SWAYAM covering fundamental concepts of management. Organizational behaviour A 12-week elective course by NPTEL on individual and group behavior in organizations.

SEMESTER III - M.A. SOCIOLOGY

Modern & Post-Modern Sociological Theories

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Books available in the Library View Details	Symbolic Interactionism Theory & Examples An article explaining symbolic interactionism with real-life examples. Sociological Thought – eGyanKosh A resource covering the evolution and key concepts in sociological thought. Classical Sociological Theory – e-PG Pathshala An in-depth module on foundational theories in sociology. Classical Sociological Theory – Oregon State University An open-access textbook covering classical sociological theories. Boundless Sociology – Course Sidekick A study guide covering core sociological concepts.	1. Classical Sociological Theory – YouTube Playlist A series of lectures covering foundational sociological theories by classical thinkers. 2. Sociological Thinkers II – Swayam Course An online course exploring the emergence and development of sociological thought. 3. Classical Sociological Theory – NPTEL Course An NPTEL course presenting an in-depth study of classical sociological theories.

Sociology Of Change And Development

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Books available in the Library View Details	1. Sociology – e-Adhyayan (e-PG Pathshala) Comprehensive e-book offering in-depth sociological concepts and theories. 2. India: Democracy and Development – eGyankosh A detailed resource analyzing the interplay between democracy and development in India. 3. Sociology Guide – Online Resource Free online sociology study materials and notes covering a wide range of topics. 4. Boundless Sociology – Course Sidekick An open-access textbook covering fundamental sociology concepts.	Sociology of Development, IIT Guwahati Prof. Sambit Mallick 1. Sociology of Development – SWAYAM Course A course providing an introduction to the dynamics of development and various development models. 2. Sociology of Development – NPTEL Course Offered by IIT Guwahati, this course examines the concept of development from sociological perspectives. 3. Sociology of Development – YouTube Playlist A playlist featuring lectures on various topics within the sociology of development.

Research Methodology : Quantitative

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Books available in the Library View Details	1. Methodology of Research in Sociology – e-PG Pathshala A module providing an in-depth understanding of research methodology in sociology. 2. Research Methods for the Social Sciences – LibreTexts A comprehensive introduction to research methods in the social sciences. 3. Research Methodologies and Methods – eGyankosh Detailed modules on various research methodologies and methods from IGNOU. 4. Social Science Research: Principles, Methods and Practices An open textbook covering research design, data collection, and analysis. 5. Boundless Sociology – Course Sidekick A collection of study guides on various sociological topics including research methods.	1. Research Methodology and Statistical Analysis – YouTube Playlist A series of lectures focusing on research methodology and statistical analysis. 2. Quantitative Methods – UGC MOOC A postgraduate-level course on quantitative research methods for social science research. 3. Quantitative Research in Sociology: Methods & Examples An article providing an overview of quantitative research in sociology. 4. Research Methods – Virginia Tech Library Guide A comprehensive guide on research design and methods for social sciences.

Qualitative Research Methodology

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Books available in the Library View Details	1. Introduction to Qualitative Research Methods – Oregon State University An open-access textbook covering the fundamentals of qualitative research methods. 2. Research Methods for the Social Sciences – LibreTexts A comprehensive online textbook covering both qualitative and quantitative methods. 3. Principles of Sociological Inquiry – BCCampus A textbook providing foundational principles of sociological research methodologies. 4. Social Data Analysis – University of Minnesota An open textbook focused on the analysis of social data. 5. Boundless Sociology – Course Sidekick A concise study guide covering a wide range of sociology topics.	1. Qualitative Research Methods – YouTube A video introducing the basics of qualitative research methods. 2. Qualitative Research Methods – YouTube An engaging lecture discussing key qualitative research methodologies. 3. Qualitative Research Methods Playlist – YouTube A playlist featuring detailed videos covering various qualitative research techniques. 4. Research Methods – Virginia Tech Library Guide A comprehensive guide on research design and methods.

Sociology Of Health

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1. Sociology of Health – INFLIBNET EPGP Module An extensive e-PG Pathshala module covering sociological perspectives on health.	2. Sociology of Health – IIT Kharagpur NDL Document A detailed academic document providing a foundational overview of health sociology. 3. Sociology of Health – eGyankosh A collection of open-access IGNOU study materials focused on health sociology. 4. Boundless Sociology – Course Sidekick A user-friendly study guide that includes sections on health sociology.	 Sociology of Health – Vidya-Mitra e-PGP Playlist A comprehensive playlist featuring videos on various aspects of the sociology of health.  Health Sociology – CrashCourse Sociology #42 An engaging video that introduces the field of health sociology.  Population Health – CrashCourse Sociology #43 A video discussing the concept of population health and social determinants.

Social Demography

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Books available in the Library View Details	World Population Prospects 2024 – United Nations Comprehensive data and projections on global population trends. Introduction to Sociology 3e – OpenStax A comprehensive overview of sociological concepts including population studies.	Population and society A series of lectures focusing on the intersection of population dynamics and societal structures.

SEMESTER IV - M.A. SOCIOLOGY

Deviance And Crime In Society

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Chapter 7: Deviance, Crime, and Social Control Explores sociological concepts of deviance, crime, and social control.	Social Problems: Continuity and Change An in-depth analysis of various social problems, emphasizing their persistence and potential for change. Crime and deviance topic videos A curated collection of revision videos for studying Crime and Deviance.	No MOOC courses or video lectures currently available for this paper.

Political Sociology

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Political Sociology – e-PG Pathshala A comprehensive postgraduate course covering the relationship between society and politics.	Political Sociology – eGyanKosh Structured study material explaining core concepts of political sociology. Boundless Sociology – Coursesidekick An accessible guide covering political sociology topics.	Political Sociology – YouTube Playlist A series of video lectures covering core topics in political sociology. Political Sociology – Swayam Online Course An undergraduate course exploring political sociology with a focus on India.

Social Movement In India

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Social Movements in India – e-Adhyayan An e-book covering key social movements in India and their historical context.	Social Movements – e-PG Pathshala Postgraduate course explaining the nature, types, theories, and case studies of social movements. Social Movements – eGyanKosh IGNOU study unit on social movements, detailing definitions, types, and theories. Boundless Sociology – Coursesidekick A beginner-friendly guide on social movements and collective behavior.	Social Movement and Nation-State in India A video exploring the relationship between social movements and the Indian nation-state.

Sociology Of Diaspora

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Sociology of the Indian Diaspora An e-book covering migration, cultural identity, and social networks of the Indian diaspora.	Sociology of Diaspora – IGNOU eGyanKosh A course explaining theoretical perspectives and migration patterns related to diaspora. Boundless Sociology – Coursesidekick An accessible guide on sociological concepts relevant to diaspora studies.	Indian Diaspora and India's Foreign Policy Explains how the Indian diaspora plays a vital role in shaping India's foreign policy.