Readings in the Sociology of the Professions [Hardcover]

The Sociology of the Professions is an emerging sub-field of Sociology. It is gradually gaining ground in India which is evident from the empirical studies conducted by Indian social scientists. The present book, Readings in the Sociology of the Professions is a testimony to this growing interest. Contributions from eminent social scientists have been included in this book. One finds a comprehensive discussion on concepts and attributes of professions and the various approaches followed in the study of the professions. Papers on field investigations are also included in the book. This is one book which includes at one place, studies of different professions such as teaching, medical, legal, social work and others mostly written in Indian context. This would facilitate the students, researchers, and teachers. The book would also be of interest to the general readers interested in understanding the normative and actual realities of the significant functionaries of the society. About The Author:- Dr. Sheo Kumar Lal did his M.A. in Economics in 1956 and in Sociology in 1962 after which he started teaching in University of Gorakhpur. In 1969, he got his Doctorate from the University of Jodhpur. He joined the University of Jodhpur as a Lecturer in 1963 and is at present Professor and Head, Department of Sociology. He is author of The Urban Elite: Higher Education : Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes with Dr. Umed Raj Nahar as its co-author. Dr. Lal has edited Dimensions of a Cultural Policy : Gandhiji and Village: The Sociological Perspective of Land Reforms: Medical Care: Readings in Medical Sociology and India’s Population Policy: Critical Issues for Future with Dr. Ambika Chandani as Co-editors. Dr. Lal is the Life member of Indian Sociological Society and the President of Rajasthan Sociological Association. He is the Chief Editor of the Journal of Sociological Studies. Dr. Umed Raj Nahar did his M.A. in Sociology in 1966 in first division with first position. In 1973, he got his Doctorate and he started teaching in his own alma-mater, The University of Jodhpur. He is at present Associate Professor in Sociology. Dr. Ambika Chandani did her M.A. in Sociology in 1970 securing first division. In 1977, she got her Doctorate from the University of Jodhpur. She is at present an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology, The University of jodhpur. She teaches Medical Sociology and she has published a book The Medical Profession: A Sociological Exploration. Dr. Kirti Khanna did her M.A. in Sociology in 1972 in first division, securing first position. She is at present an Assistant Professor in the University of Jodhpur, in 1980, she got her Doctorate. She teaches Sociology of Education and has deep interest in the area of Research Methodology and Statistics and the Sociology of the Professions. She has published a book entitled Role-Structure of Academics: A Profile of University Teachers. Contents:- Preface • Foreword • Editors’ Introduction • PART I : PROFESSION : CONCEPT AND THEORY • ATTRIBUTES OF A PROFESSION : REVISITED • THE SOCIOLOGY OF THE PROFESSIONS : MAJOR THEORETICAL ISSUES • SOME CRITICAL REFLECTIONS ON THE PREVAILING OUTLOOK OF PROFESSIONS IN INDIA • WHITHER PROFESSIONALISM? • PROFESSIONS IN THEORY AND REALITY : A RE-CONSIDERATION OF THEORY OF PROFESSIONS IN THE LIGHT OF SOME EMPIRICAL EVIDENCE • PATTERNS OF PROFESSIONAL PROCESSES • A RETHINKING ON THE THEORY OF SOCIOLOGY OF PROFESSION • SOCIOLOGY OF THE PROFESSIONS : AN OVERVIEW WITH ANALYCHING NOTE ON PROFESSION • TEACHING IN UNIVERSITY SYSTEM : NEEDED AREA OF RESEARCH • CAREER DECISION-MAKING : A CASE OF UNIVERSITY TEACHERS • ACADEMIC PROFESSION AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT • A FUNCTIONAL ANALYSIS OF UNIONISM AMONG COLLEGE TEACHERS • PROFESSIONAL COMMITMENT OF SCHOOL TEACHERS • PROFESSIONALIZATION OF SCHOOL TEACHERS IN INDIA • INDIAN SCIENTISTS AND SOCIAL SYSTEM • SOCIAL STRUCTURE AND PROFESSION OF SCIENTISTS • PROFESSIONAL OBSOLESCENCE : A NEEDED AREA OF RESEARCH • TOWARD A PROFESSIONAL OF HEALTH AND PROFESSIONALIZATION OF HEALTH PERSONNEL •DOCTORS AND DOCTRINE • PROFESSIONALS AND THEIR CLIENTS : A STUDY OF DOCTOR-PATIENT RELATIONSHIP • THE DETERMINANTS OF ROLE PERFORMANCE OF STAFF-NURSES IN A HOSPITAL • ORIGIN AND GROWTH OF THE LAWYERS’ PROFESSION IN INDIA • LAWYERS AND THE LEGAL SYSTEM IN INDIA : A CRITIQUE • COLONIAL LEGACY AND CLASS NATURE OF THE LEGAL PROFESSION IN INDIA • LEGAL PROFESSION AND SOCIETY : A CASE STUDY OF LAWYERS AND THEIR CLIENTS • THE PROFESSIONAL SOCIAL WORKER IN THE MAKING : THE ROLE-PERCEPTION AND OCCUPATIONAL-COMMITMENT • VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS FROM INDIVIDUAL’S WELFARE TO PROFESSIONAL RURAL DEVELOPMENT : AN ANALYSIS OF IDEOLOGICAL CRISES • DANCE AS A PROFESSION : THE RELATIONSHIP OF VARIABLES UTILISED BY DANCERS TO MAITAIN A POSITIVE SELF-IMAGE • INDEX. The Title 'Readings in the Sociology of the Professions written/authored/edited by Sheo Kumar Lal, Kirti Khanna, A. Chandani, U.R. Nahar Foreword By Yogendra Singh', published in the year 1988. The ISBN 9788121201261 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 488 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Sociology. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol:-