Booklist for Sociology Optional for UPSC 2022

Sociology is a popular optional subject for the UPSC mains examination. It is a comprehensive and dynamic subject that requires a thorough understanding of social structures, institutions, and processes. Here is a recommended booklist for the Sociology optional for UPSC 2022:

Paper 1: Sociological Thinkers
1. "Sociological Thought: From Comte to Sorokin" by Ritzer and Goodman
2. "Sociological Theory: Classical Statements" by M. Francis Abraham
3. "Modern Sociological Theory" by Francis Abraham and John Henry Morgan
4. "Contemporary Sociological Theory and Its Classical Roots: The Basics" by George Ritzer
5. "Classical Sociological Theory" by George Ritzer
6. "Sociological Theory" by T.B. Bottomore
7. "Sociological Theory" by Ritzer

Paper 2: Research Methodology and Methods of Sociological Inquiry
1. "Research Methodology: Methods and Techniques" by C.R. Kothari
2. "Sociological Research Methods in Context" by Alan Bryman
3. "Methods of Social Research" by Kenneth Bailey
4. "Research Methodology: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners" by Ranjit Kumar
5. "Social Research Methods" by Alan Bryman
6. "Research Methodology: A Step-by-Step Guide for Researchers" by Uma Sekaran

Paper 3: Sociology of Indian Society
1. "Indian Society: Structure and Change" by S.C. Dube
2. "Indian Society and Culture: Continuity and Change" by N.K. Bose
3. "Society in India: Concepts, Theories, and Recent Trends" by Ram Ahuja
4. "Indian Society: A Sociological Perspective" by C.N. Shankar Rao

Paper 4: Social Structure, Stratification, and Social Change in India
1. "Contemporary India: Issues and Perspectives" by Neera Chandhoke
2. "Social Change in Modern India" by M.N. Srinivas
3. "Social Stratification: Class, Race, and Gender in Sociological Perspective" by David B. Grusky
4. "Social Stratification: The Indian Context" by Yogendra Singh

Paper 5: Sociology of Development
1. "Development Sociology" by Norman Long
2. "Sociology of Development" by Dan Banik
3. "Sociology of Development: Indian Context" by C.N. Shankar Rao

Paper 6: Sociology of Religion, Political System, and Economy
1. "Sociology of Religion: Contemporary Developments" by Kevin J. Christiano
2. "Sociology of Religion: A Reader" by Susanne C. Monahan
3. "Sociology of Religion: Contemporary Perspectives" by Amy Adamczyk
4. "Sociology of Religion: An Historical Introduction" by Roberto Cipriani
5. "Sociology of Religion: Contemporary Theory and Method" by Kevin J. Christiano

Paper 7: Sociology of Education, Science, and Technology
1. "Sociology