{"id":796081,"date":"2024-09-04T15:28:01","date_gmt":"2024-09-04T09:58:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/discover\/?p=796081"},"modified":"2024-09-04T15:28:01","modified_gmt":"2024-09-04T09:58:01","slug":"exam-prep-sociology-optional-books-for-upsc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/discover\/indian-exams\/exam-prep-sociology-optional-books-for-upsc\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Sociology Optional Books for UPSC"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Sociology<\/strong> Optional Books for UPSC <\/a><\/strong>are a very important component of the preparation for applicants who have selected sociology as an optional subject. Sociology<\/a><\/strong> is a popular optional subject that is readily covered with the correct UPSC Sociology Book and a well-thought-out plan. However, the market is overflowing with books, which confuses the students to choose the right book. Choosing the right sociology books is essential since choosing the wrong ones can leave candidates feeling overburdened while preparing. To assist applicants in effectively covering the sociology syllabus, we have compiled a list of the best sociology optional books for UPSC. We will also provide some advice and pointers in addition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Sociology Optional Books for GS Paper-I<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Below, you can find the list of the best books for UPSC optional sociology in the given table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sociology Optional Books <\/strong>
(Paper-I)<\/strong><\/td>		Author Name<\/strong><\/td>Direct Link to Buy<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Sociology<\/td>Anthony Giddens<\/td>Direct Link<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Sociological Theory <\/td>Ritzer George<\/td>Direct Link<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Sociology<\/td>Haralambos & Holborn<\/td>Direct Link<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Oxford Dictionary Of Sociology<\/td>John Scott<\/td>Direct Link<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Sociological Thought<\/td>M Francis Abraham and John Henry Morgan<\/td>Direct Link<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Political Theory<\/td>O P Gauba<\/td>Direct Link<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Sociology Optional Books for GS Paper-II<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Below you can find the list of best books for UPSC optional Sociology in the given table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sociology Optional Books (Paper-II)<\/strong><\/td>Author Name<\/strong><\/td>Direct Link to Buy<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Social Change in India<\/td>M N Srinivas<\/td>Direct Link<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Caste Its Twentieth Century Avatar<\/td>M N Srinivas<\/td>Direct Link<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Handbook of Indian Sociology<\/td>Veena Das<\/td>Direct Link<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Indian Society and Culture<\/td>Nadeem Hasnain<\/td>Direct Link<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Modernization of Indian Tradition<\/td>Yogendra Singh<\/td>Direct Link<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Persistence and Change in Tribal India<\/td>M.V. Rao<\/td>Direct Link<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Rural Sociology<\/td>S L Doshi<\/td>Direct Link<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Social Background of Indian Nationalism<\/td>A R Desai<\/td>Direct Link<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Also Read: <\/strong>Scope of Sociology as a Career<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pros and Cons of Choosing UPSC Optional Sociology <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Below you can find the advantages and disadvantages of the UPSC Optional Sociology examination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Advantages of Opting for Sociology <\/h3>\n\n\n\n