(Books) Reference Book for Sociology : UPSC Prelim’s & Mains

Reference Book for General Studies and Optional Subjects

Sociology : UPSC Prelim’s & Mains

(1) Dictionary of Sociology - William P. Scott
(2) Sociology - S. Chand - T. B. Bottomore
(A Guide to problems and literature)
(3) Sociology – J. P. Sinh
(4) Indian Society – Ram Ahuza
(5) Sociological Theories
(6) Social Thinkers
(7) NCERT 11th to 12th Std. Sociology Book
(8) Introduction to Sociology – Vaidhabhusan
(9) Sociology - Haralombus
(10) Spectrum Guide – Sociology Prelim’s
(11) Indian Society - David Mandellbaum
(12) Social change in India – Y. Singh
(13) Introduction to social Anthropology – Madan and Madumadar
(14) Modernisation of Indian Tradition – Y. Singh
(15) Why study sociology - Elliatt Krause
(16) Sociology - Harry M. Johnson
(17) Handbook of Socialogy – Ogburn and Nsinkoff
(18) Social thought – Abrahaim and Margan
(19) Social structure – M. V. Srinivas
(20) Question Bank
(21) Sociology – B. Bottomore

 

Note : - The above books' list is only illustrative and not exhaustive for the purpose of guidance to the candidates.