TY - BOOK AU - Nanda,S.P TI - Indian society and culture SN - 9789380642635 U1 - 306.0954 PY - 2012/// CY - New Delhi PB - Dominant KW - Manners and customs KW - Social change KW - Civilization KW - Social conditions N2 - About the Book: Indian Society and Culture This book, divided into two parts, is an attempt atunderstanding the inter-play of socio-cultural ideas in thedevelopment of India life through the ages of its existence. Thefirst part explains how, after 56 years of independence, Indiansociety is adapting itself to the changed environment. The secondpart describes the Indian cultural heritage which is a colourfulstory of varied experiences in all fields of human activity throughthe ages. Indian culture is pre-dominantly one of self-restraintand is based on the ancient Vedic teachings of spiritualism. Takingthese and related aspects into account, what one gets is acomprehensive yet compacttreatise on social and cultural life ofIndia ER -