UGC NET Sociology Books 2023: Best Booklist, Study Material

UGC NET Sociology Books 2023: National Eligibility Test consists of two papers and both the papers are of qualifying nature and takes place on the same day. There is no negative marking. Paper 1 is Teaching Research and Aptitude which consists of 50 questions of 2 marks each. The second paper is your subject paper which consists of 100 questions of 2 marks each. Total marks 300 and both the papers will be conducted without any break and the total duration is three hours.

This article deals with 5 best Sociology books for the UGC NET Exam which will help those aspirants who find difficulty in choosing the books during the journey of preparation.

UGC NET Sociology Books 2023

1. Sociology: Themes and Perspectives by Haralambos

It is a comprehensive book that gives you a glimpse of important chapters of Sociology required in preparation for the UGC NET Exam.

Key features of the book

• It builds an understanding of the Sociology subject.
• Clear and comprehensive explanations are given.
• Theories are nicely covered with examples and diagrams.
• At the end of each chapter conclusion and summaries are given for better understanding and revision.
• All the topics are covered according to the syllabus.
• It is known as bible of Sociology.
• Pictures and some tables make the book more interesting to read.
• The language used in the book is simple.
• The book has a lot of examples and case studies.
• The print of the book is average.
• Paperback: 1098 pages

2. Sociological Theory by George Ritzer

This book gives theoretical knowledge of the sociology subject. Theories are presented in such a way that it gives a deeper understanding.

Key features of the book

• Most of the theories are covered.

Topics covered are:

• Classical Sociological theory
• A Historical Sketch of Historical Theory
• Structural Functionalism, Neo functionalism, and conflict theory
• Varieties of Neo-Marxian Theory
• Symbolic Interactionism
• Recent Integrative Developments in Sociological Theory etc.
• The language of the book is simple and easy to understand.
• The book consists of pictures and tables which gives more clarity.
• Proper analyses of the theories are presented in the book.
• The page quality of the book is average.
• The print quality of the book is good.
• Paperback: 788 pages

3. Trueman's UGC NET Sociology by S. Hussain

It is a comprehensive book for undergraduate students and for those aspirants who are preparing for UGC NET Exam.

Key features of the book

• The book has covered the Syllabus of the UGC NET Exam.
• The book consists of chapters namely sociological concepts, sociological theory, and methodology.
• It consists of previous years' solved papers for analysis.
• Model Test papers are also included for thorough revision and final practice.
• It gives conceptual clarity.
• The language used in the book is simple.
• The print of the book is good.
• Paperback: 912 pages

4. UGC NET: Sociology Exam Guide by RPH Editorial

This book consists of all the relevant and important chapters in a reader-friendly manner to make your preparation easy and helpful.

Key features of the book

• Unit-wise study material with ample solved objective questions is given for better understanding.
• The book is based on the latest pattern and syllabus.
• This book is helpful for those precious moments before exams for revision and reference.
• Ample of questions are given for practice.
• Solved Previous Year's papers are also provided in the book.
• Questions given in the exam are based on the latest pattern of the exam which will enable the candidate to face the exam with confidence successfully.

Topics covered in the book are:

• Concept of Sociology: Sociology Theory: Methodology
• Phenomenology and Ethnomethodology
• Neo-Functionalism and Neo-Marxism
• Structuration and Post-Modernism
• Conceptualising Indian Society: Theoretical Perspectives
• Issues about Deviance
• Population and Society: Gender and Society etc.
• The language used in the book is simple.
• The page quality of the book is average.
• Printing of the book is fine.
• Paperback: 696 pages

5. Essential Sociology by Seema and Nitin Sangwan

It is a comprehensive book designed for the candidates preparing for Civil Services Exam as well as for UGC NET Exam.

Key features of the book

• The book has covered almost all the topics according to the syllabus.
• It also covers the evolution of Sociology as a discipline.
• Sociological thinkers, kinship, and social movements are explained nicely.
• At the end of every chapter, questions are given for more understanding.
• The book is written simply and lucidly.
• The book is equipped with more than 200 diagrams, tables, pictures, and illustrations for more clarity on the topics.
• The book page quality is good.
• Printing of the book is fine.
• Well written and well-compiled book
• This book gives conceptual clarity.
• All the topics are covered in a consolidated manner.
• Paperback: 558 pages

Some more Sociology books for reference:

• Upendra Gaur's Sir Sociology Class Notes
• A Dictionary of Sociology (Oxford Quick Reference)
• Indian Sociological Thought by Nagla B K
• Rural Sociology by S.L Doshi
• IGNOU Sociology Study Material
• UGC NET Sociology by Fazle Kibria
• UGC NET/JRF Solved Papers Sociology upkar's
• UGC NEt previous Years Solved papers by RPH Editorial Board
• UGC NET Sociology Paper II by Dr. K Kautilya

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