This comprehensive analysis of Indian society brings together the results of
modern social research to trace the patterns that underlie social relations
throughout India. Society in Indiaviews social relations in the country as
systems and subsystems and shows that contrary to belief this is not static or
stagnant, but has been continually adapting to changing circumstances mainly on
the basis of certain deep-rooted psychological and social themes.
This edition combines two volumes. Volume One: Continuity and Change deals with
the concepts of social system and caste order and then defines the major
components of Indian society. The constituent chapters note the cultural effects
of kinship networks and the