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In the present book “Sociological Foundation of Education” a comprehensive attempt has been made by the author to present the subject matter in an easy-to-understand language. This book will serve the curriculum needs of the under-graduates and post graduates students. Although this book contained curriculum for the under-graduates students of the Himachal Pradesh University but it can also satisfy the needs of the students from the other universities at different levels. Each and every aspect of the curriculum is explained briefly with the help of headings and sub-headings. New developments and up-to-date knowledge has also been incorporated in explaining the subject matter for the better understanding of students. This work is an attempt to explain the inter-linkage between the education and society by analysing the multidimensional aspects of the society and education. This book will help the readers to understand society, impacts of society on education and education on society, social change, role of teacher and functions of education etc.

"From the dawn of civilization, evidence prevails to support the premise, that nurturing has been essential to the preservation of life. Survival of human race, therefore, inextricably intertwined with the development of education."The best creation of God is the human life. Human life comprises of two aspects: the biological and the socio-cultural. The Biological aspect is found in both plants and animals. But the socio-cultural aspect is a distinct characteristic of human beings. It is man who is capable of being educated and with education he tries to seek new ideas and new ways of life.

The book An Introduction to Education gives an overview about Education, contributions of various thinkers to education, Role of Education for National Integration and International Understanding and the Role of Education in socio-economic and political development in society.

Contributed articles on the life and teachings of Sri Sai Baba, 1836-1918, mystic saint of India.