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Dr. Bindeshwar Pathak's philosophy, Action Sociology, is the book's central theme. It delves into his concept, showcasing his actions, which transcend 'Applied Sociology' and 'Sociology in Action'. It advocates for sociologists to intervene and influence social change. The book explores Dr. Pathak's initiatives in sanitation, liberating scavengers, education, empowering widows, and promoting inter-caste marriages. It also provides theoretical perspectives and scientific methods in Action Sociology, and compares Dr. Pathak's views with Mahatma Gandhi's in areas like sanitation, non-violence, caste system, and women's status.
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ACTION SOCIOLOGY: Contribution of Dr Bindeshwar Pathak
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Action Sociology
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Rawat Publication, Jaipur, 2022
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Hardcover. Condition: New. ISBN:9788131611883,482pp. Seller Inventory # 2455844
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Action Sociology: Contribution of Dr Bindeshwar Pathak
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Hardcover. Condition: New. Contents: 1. Introduction. 2. Life of Dr Pathak. 3. Scavenging in India. 4. Sanitation in India. 5. Sulabh Road to Freedom. 6. Other Sulabh Initiatives. 7. Action Sociology. 8. Theoretical Perspectives. 9. Scientific Methods in Action Sociology. 10. Writings of Dr Bindeshwar Pathak. 11. Mahatma Gandhi and Dr Bindeshwar Pathak. 12. Future of Action Sociology. Philosophers, social scientists and sociologists have spoken about action or social action. In Hindu philosophy, the concepts of Karma and Dharma indicate the type of action desired. Social action theory began with the work of Max Weber. Talcott Parson s theory of social action is based on his concept of society. Vilfredo Pareto spoke of non-logical actions. The foremost practitioner of social action was Mahatma Gandhi and in Dr Bindeshwar Pathak, we have an action sociologist who is also an expert in theoretical sociology. Action sociology is the core of Dr Bindeshwar Pathak s philosophy. The book presents Dr Pathak s concept of Action Sociology and gives a glimpse of his actions. His idea of Action Sociology is much wider and goes far beyond the limits of Applied Sociology and Sociology in Action . It aims at sociologist s intervention to shape the process of social change. While discussing the concept of Social Action, the book also takes into account the actions initiated by Dr Pathak in the realm of sanitation, liberation of scavengers, education, upliftment of the widows, inter-caste marriages etc. The book also gives the theoretical perspectives and scientific methods in Action Sociology. After examining the writings of Dr Pathak, the book compares the views of Dr Pathak with that of Mahatma Gandhi in the area of sanitation, non-violence, caste system, removal of untouchability, status of women etc. Seller Inventory # 137750A