Applied Sociology for Nurses, 4e
- 4th Edition - May 7, 2026
- Latest edition
- Authors: Shama Lohumi, Rakesh Lohumi
- Language: English
This book has been written keeping in view the specific requirements of undergraduate nursing students and it fully covers the new syllabus prescribed by the Indian Nursing… Read more
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This book has been written keeping in view the specific requirements of undergraduate nursing students and it fully covers the new syllabus prescribed by the Indian Nursing Council. Although it primarily aims at catering to the curricular needs of B.Sc. Nursing students, it will also be immensely useful for degree students of various other streams studying sociology. The basic concepts have been explained in unambiguous terms from the students’ point of view. Sociological aspects relevant to nursing have been dealt with in detail wherever necessary so that students not only learn the subject but also are able to make practical use of the acquired knowledge in profession. Applied aspects of Sociology as per the new syllabus has been covered in the book. Aligned with the revised syllabus, additional content has been incorporated to make the book more comprehensive.
Table of contents
Table of contents
Unit 1
INTRODUCTION TO APPLIED SOCIOLOGY
1 Introduction to Applied Sociology
2 Sociology and Other Social Sciences
3 Application of Sociology in Nursing
Unit 2A
SOCIAL STRUCTURES AND PROCESSES
4 Individual and Society
5 Socialization
6 Brief Review of Human Growth and Development
7 Rights and Responsibilities of an Individual in a Democratic Society
8 Social System and its Structural Elements
9 Group
10 Social Groups and Social Processes
11 Competition, Confl ict, Cooperation and Accommodation
Unit 2B
SOCIAL CHANGE AND ITS IMPACT
12 Community
13 Society and Population
14 Changes in Rural Life
15 Urbanization
16 Social Change
17 Social Evolution, Development and Progress
18 Factors of Social Change
19 Community Development Project and Planning
20 Social Change Theories: Structure and Implications for Nursing
Unit 3
CULTURE
21 Culture
22 Culture and Nursing
23 Cultural Diversity
24 Environmental Degradation and Health
25 Health Impact of Pollution
Unit 4
FAMILY AND MARRIAGE
26 Family Welfare Programme
27 The Institution of Family
28 Functions of Family
29 Types of Families
30 Laws Governing Marriage in India
31 The Institution of Marriage
32 Problems of Modern Family and Marriage in India
33 Family, Marriage and Their Influence on Health
34 Family Health Nursing
Unit 5
SOCIAL STRATIFICATION
35 Social Stratification
36 Caste System and Class System in India
37 Social Stratification and Social Mobility
38 Race as a Biological Concept: Criteria of Racial Classifi cation
39 Effect of Caste, Class and Race on Health and Health Practices
Unit 6
SOCIAL ORGANIZATION AND SOCIAL SYSTEM,
40 Social Organization, Disorganization and COVID-19
41 Voluntary Associations, Interrelationship of Institutions
42 Social Control
43 Social Norms and Values
44 Social Problems
45 Control and Planning: Poverty, Housing, Illiteracy, Food Supplies and Prostitution
46 Vulnerable Groups
47 Problems of Women, Children and the Elderly
48 Rights of Women and Children
49 Substance Abuse and Alcoholism
50 HIV and AIDS
51 Social Welfare Programmes in India
52 Role of Nurse as a Change Agent
53 Resources of the Country: Natural, Occupational and Industrial
54 Social Security in India
Unit 7
CLINICAL SOCIOLOGY
55 Introduction to Clinical Sociology
56 Sociological Strategies for Developing Services for the Abused
57 Use of Clinical Sociology in Crisis Intervention
Multiple-Choice Questions
Sample Question Papers & Old Question Papers of Universities
INTRODUCTION TO APPLIED SOCIOLOGY
1 Introduction to Applied Sociology
2 Sociology and Other Social Sciences
3 Application of Sociology in Nursing
Unit 2A
SOCIAL STRUCTURES AND PROCESSES
4 Individual and Society
5 Socialization
6 Brief Review of Human Growth and Development
7 Rights and Responsibilities of an Individual in a Democratic Society
8 Social System and its Structural Elements
9 Group
10 Social Groups and Social Processes
11 Competition, Confl ict, Cooperation and Accommodation
Unit 2B
SOCIAL CHANGE AND ITS IMPACT
12 Community
13 Society and Population
14 Changes in Rural Life
15 Urbanization
16 Social Change
17 Social Evolution, Development and Progress
18 Factors of Social Change
19 Community Development Project and Planning
20 Social Change Theories: Structure and Implications for Nursing
Unit 3
CULTURE
21 Culture
22 Culture and Nursing
23 Cultural Diversity
24 Environmental Degradation and Health
25 Health Impact of Pollution
Unit 4
FAMILY AND MARRIAGE
26 Family Welfare Programme
27 The Institution of Family
28 Functions of Family
29 Types of Families
30 Laws Governing Marriage in India
31 The Institution of Marriage
32 Problems of Modern Family and Marriage in India
33 Family, Marriage and Their Influence on Health
34 Family Health Nursing
Unit 5
SOCIAL STRATIFICATION
35 Social Stratification
36 Caste System and Class System in India
37 Social Stratification and Social Mobility
38 Race as a Biological Concept: Criteria of Racial Classifi cation
39 Effect of Caste, Class and Race on Health and Health Practices
Unit 6
SOCIAL ORGANIZATION AND SOCIAL SYSTEM,
40 Social Organization, Disorganization and COVID-19
41 Voluntary Associations, Interrelationship of Institutions
42 Social Control
43 Social Norms and Values
44 Social Problems
45 Control and Planning: Poverty, Housing, Illiteracy, Food Supplies and Prostitution
46 Vulnerable Groups
47 Problems of Women, Children and the Elderly
48 Rights of Women and Children
49 Substance Abuse and Alcoholism
50 HIV and AIDS
51 Social Welfare Programmes in India
52 Role of Nurse as a Change Agent
53 Resources of the Country: Natural, Occupational and Industrial
54 Social Security in India
Unit 7
CLINICAL SOCIOLOGY
55 Introduction to Clinical Sociology
56 Sociological Strategies for Developing Services for the Abused
57 Use of Clinical Sociology in Crisis Intervention
Multiple-Choice Questions
Sample Question Papers & Old Question Papers of Universities
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- Edition: 4
- Latest edition
- Published: May 7, 2026
- Language: English