Caste and caste conflict in rural socity

This book entitled Caste and Caste Conflict in Rural Society which is mainly based on field work with theoretical orientation for which four villages from Faizabad district of U.P. were purpo sively selected. Primary-data were collected from Inter-view Schedule tech nique. The book clearly demonstrates the concept of conflict in sociological perspective. The facts shown in the book through various tables highlight a pattern of inter-intra Caste Conflict and tension Visible and inherent among and within the different Castes of Indian rural Society.

The book also paints the changing attitude of different castes towards one another which is an indicative of dyna mics of rural Social Structure with a new pattern of Social Stratificatory Systems. of rural India.

The book is most valuable for those who are atleast interested in the study of Sociology of Conflict and tension, and village studies.

The book is also expected to help the researchers and teachers of Psychology and Social-Psychologists dealing with attitudinal study of castes.

Besides these, it may benefit the planners, Political Scientists and Social reformists too. The author of the book shall feel pleasure if it gives a bit insight to the readers.