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Complex organizations and urban communities

editors A.M. Shah, B.S. Baviskar, E.A. Ramaswamy

(Social structure and change, vol. 3)

Sage Publications, 1996

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"In honour of M.N. Srinivas" -- p. following t.p

Includes bibliographical references and index

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Description

This volume brings together contributions on the social aspects of urbanization, industrialization and the management of complex organizations in Indian society. Topics covered include: the impact of society on industry; the impact of technology on caste and status; an examination of the world views of administrators and industrialists; and the management of organizations such as universities. These essays, based on extensive fieldwork, help to develop a general perspective on urbanization and social change.

Table of Contents

Introduction - N R Sheth Wealth and Power Convert into Status - E A Ramaswamy The Impact of Society on Industry Caste and Status in a World of Technology - William H Newell World-Views and Life Worlds - M N Panini Case Studies of Industrial Entrepreneurs in Faridabad A Perspective for the Sociology of Indian Organizations - N R Sheth The Dogmatic Foundation of University Life - F G Bailey Administrators' Attitude to Change - A P Barnabas An Exploratory Study Social Space and Social Interaction in Pune City - Y B Damle Commercialization of the Economy, and Change and Continuity in Social Structure in a Small Town in Punjab - Victor S D'Souza and Rajesh Gill The Ardhatiyas in a Small Town in Uttar Pradesh - Khadija A Gupta A Study in the Sociology of Business Towards a General Theory of Urbanization and Social Change - Harshad R Trivedi

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