Rural Sociology by S.L. Doshi and P.C. Jain, published by Rawat Publications
Doshi and Jain argue that rural sociology is not merely the study of villages; it is the study of social interactions, structures, and culture in areas dominated by agricultural livelihoods. They emphasize that rural societies possess distinct psychological and social traits, such as a closer relationship with nature, a high degree of social homogeneity, and a reliance on informal social control. Caste, Class, and Kinship rural sociology by s.l. doshi and p.c. jain pdf