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The Sociology of the Professions is an emerging subfield of Sociology. It is gradually gaining ground in India which is evident from the empirical studies conducted by Indian social scientists. The present book, Readings in the Sociology of the Professions is a testimony to this growing interest. Contributions from eminent social scientists have been included in this book. One finds a comprehensive discussion on concepts and attributes of professions and the various approaches followed in the study of the professions. Papers on field investigations are also included in the book. This is one book which includes at one place, studies of different professions such as teaching, medical, legal, social work and others mostly written in Indian context. This would facilitate the students, researchers, and teachers. The book would also be of interest to the general readers interested in understanding the normative and actual realities of the significant functionaries of the society. About The Author: Dr. Sheo Kumar Lal did his M.A. in Economics in 1956 and in Sociology in 1962 after which he started teaching in University of Gorakhpur. In 1969, he got his Doctorate from the University of Jodhpur. He joined the University of Jodhpur as a Lecturer in 1963 and is at present Professor and Head, Department of Sociology. He is author of The Urban Elite: Higher Education : Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes with Dr. Umed Raj Nahar as its coauthor. Dr. Lal has edited Dimensions of a Cultural Policy : Gandhiji and Village: The Sociological Perspective of Land Reforms: Medical Care: Readings in Medical Sociology and India’s Population Policy: Critical Issues for Future with Dr. Ambika Chandani as Coeditors. Dr. Lal is the Life member of Indian Sociological Society and the President of Rajasthan Sociological Association. He is the Chief Editor of the Journal of Sociological Studies. Dr. Umed Raj Nahar did his M.A. in Sociology in 1966 in first division with first position. In 1973,