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Basic book/notes for sociology

Hey guys
I have just started preparing for cse 2020 and zeroed in my optional to sociology. Since, the time is very less, my target is to complete atleast one reading of sociology till pre. But, I am facing difficulty in choosing the material which will act as my base. I have mahapatra, upendra, nitin sangwans essential sociology. However, I feel that apart from sangwan, the other materials are written in very haphazard manner. So, is there any other material for sociology, which I can make my basic material (although will later do add on from other sources) ?? Or sangwan is the best in the market for basic material?

Also, I can't take coaching and I'm not based in Delhi. Moreover, I'm working, so it's not possible for me to make notes from n number of bulky books. So, I need something readymade type of notes...

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  • I got 265 in sociology, believe me getting marks in sociology is much easier than clearing prelims:-(
    So my only suggestion for you is to focus more on prelims.if you are based in Bangalore,you are welcome to my place for sociology discussion.
  • @alphacollector_19 Thankyou for your support.. Though I'm not based in Bangalore and yes, I am focusing more on prelims as of now :)

    But Can you tell me what were ur resources?? Or what are the minimum possible resource from where I can complete the syllabus in the best possible way? How good is sangwan or tusharanshu book as coaching notes are just not making much sense to me??
  • These are Some Important Books for Sociology Optional MAINS Preparation

    [Sociology- Optional] [NICE -IAS By Praveen Kishore] [English Medium]Paperback – 2018
    HARALAMBOS & HOLBORN SOCIOLOGY: THEMES AND PERSPECTIVES
    Social Problems In India ( very useful for paper 2)
    Sociology Textbooks for class 11 and 12 combo of four books for UPSC Students
    Sociological Theory
    Social Change in Modern India by MN Srinivas
    Sociology: Basic Concepts
    Essential Sociology – For Civil Services Main Examination Paperback
    UIAS SOCIOLOGY CLASS NOTES VOLUME-1, 2, 3, 4 BY UPENDERA SIR
    Vajiram and Ravi Sociology optional class notes 2017 by Mahapatra Sir
    BA IGNOU Sociology Study Material( IAS /PCS/NET Exam)(Photocopy Notes)Paperback – 2017
    IGNOU MA Sociology Study Material FOR IAS /PCS/NET Exam Paperback
    IAS Main Sociology Topic wise Unsolved Question Papers
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