Society and Environment

The book is based on a model syllabus approved by the MHRD and AICTE for a compulsory subject in AMIE examinations. This syllabus may be considered by other academic bodies for adoption.Contents: Group I. Society Sociology and its Scope: Introduction / Definitions of Sociology / Scope of Sociology / Specialised Fields of Sociology / Sociology and other Social Sciences / Role of a Sociologist / Sociology and the Engineer / Model Questions / Societal Structures: Introduction / Society and Sociological Concepts / Social Stratification / Caste / Class / Cultural Heritage / Occupation / Model Questions / Societal Dynamics: Mobility / Income Distribution / Social Tensions and their Causes / Societal Responsibilities / Social Institutions / Model Questions / Development Processes: Development of Traditional Society / The Process of Development / Parameters for Development / Interrelationship between Social, Economic and Scientific Factors / Role of Science and Technology in Development / Planning - its Objectives and Assessment / Model Questions / Technology Assessment: Historical Development of Science / Historical Development of Technology / Appropriate Technology and Criteria for its Assessment / Technology Adaptation / Model Questions / Group II. Environment - Environment: Introduction / The Biosphere / Man s Impact Upon the Environment / Environmental Pollution / Economic Development and Environment / Sustainable Development / The Environmental Ethic / The Role of Environmental Engineer / Model Questions / Ecosystems: Ecology and its Scope / Natural Ecosystems / Principles of Ecobalance / Biosphere Cycle / Man and Ecosystems / Causes for Eco-imbalance / Effects of Eco-imbalance / Remedies for Eco-imbalance / Model Questions / Environmental Degradation: Man and Environment / Causes for Environmental Degradation / Effects of Environmental Degradation / Control of Environmental Pollution / Model Questions / Waste Management: Solid Wastes / Management of Agricultural Was

Cartea se bazeaza pe un model de program aprobat de MHRD si AICTE pentru o disciplina obligatorie la examenele AMIE. Aceasta programa poate fi luata in considerare de catre alte organisme academice pentru adoptare. Continut: Grupa I.