Pearson UGC NET Sociology 4th Edition | For NET/SET/JRF | Solved 2025–26 Papers, Unit-wise PYQs, Sociological Theory, Research Methods & Practice Questions (UGC preparation series 2026)

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Manoj Sonker

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English

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9789371366991

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4th

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Pearson,

Published Year

2026

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UGC NET SOCIOLOGY – FOURTH EDITION

UGC NET Sociology, now in its fourth edition, is a comprehensive resource for aspiring Sociology teacher-scholars. The book is designed as per the latest UGC NET Sociology syllabus and provides thorough coverage of all topics.

KEY FEATURES

Updated with January 2026 and June 2025 papers
Previous Years’ Questions tagged unit-wise
Exam-relevant practice questions for extensive preparation
Access to eLibrary with previous years’ papers and mock tests

UNIT-WISE COVERAGE

Unit I: Sociological Theory
Classical Sociological Traditions
Structure–Functionalism and Structuralism
Post Modernism, Post Structuralism and Post Colonialism
Indian Thinkers
Unit II: Research Methodology and Methods
Conceptualizing Social Reality
Formulating Research Design
Quantitative and Qualitative Methods
Techniques
Unit III: Basic Concepts and Institutions
Sociological Concepts
Social Institutions
Unit IV: Rural and Urban Transformations
Rural and Peasant Society
Urban Society
Unit V: State, Politics and Development
Political Processes in India
Unit VI: Economy and Society
Relationship between Economy and Society
Unit VII: Environment and Society
Culture, Society and Environment
Unit VIII: Family, Marriage and Kinship
Evolution of Family, Marriage and Kinship
Unit IX: Science, Technology and Society
Evolution of Society with Science and Technology
Unit X: Culture and Symbolic Transformation
Signs and Symbols, Rituals, Beliefs and Practices
Changing Material Culture and Moral Economy
Education – Formal and Informal, Religious Organizations
Piety and Spirituality, Commodification of Rituals
Communalism and Secularism
Art and Aesthetics
Ethics and Morality, Sports and Culture
Pilgrimage and Religious Tourism, Religion and Economy
Culture and Environment, New Religious Movements

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