Sociology and Education in the Indian Context

As our society is becoming more and more complex day by day due to the trends of modernisation, urbanization, secularization, globalization etc., new problems of education are coming into focus. It is in this context that new researches in sociology of education are called for. This comprehensive work lays down the basic concepts of sociological foundations of education in India context as required to be understood by every specialist of the subject. It lays down the fundamentals of education required to be understood by every scholar and student of the subject alike. It will definitely provide invaluable guidance to young educational researchers and teachers. About The Author:- V.C.Pandey, a Civil Servant (DANICS) and a brilliant academic from Lucknow University has held several administrative positions under the NCT, Delhi. A reputed expert in the field of education, he has shown active participation in several seminars. Besides he introduced various vocational schemes. He is the author of several works on various phases of Education. At present Shri Pandey is Additional Secretary in Ministry of Education and Transport and is in charge of the Departments of Tourism, Art, Cultural and Language in the Government of NCT. Contents:- Preface • Sociological Basis of Education • Aspirations of Indian Society • Role and Functions • School Community • Role of Religious Institutions • Education as an Agent of Social Change • Social Development through Higher Education • Education Challenges in India • Index. The Title 'Sociology and Education in the Indian Context written/authored/edited by V.C. Pandey', published in the year 2005. The ISBN 9788182051522 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 263 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Isha Books. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Education / Sociology. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol:-