"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. 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. New to this Edition A new chapter on Social Systems and Its Structural Elements has been added. Newly added topics: Healthcare Challenges in a Changing Social Environment. Association and Institution. Difference Between Culture and Civilization. Social Determinants of Maternal and Infant Health Outcomes. Personal Disorganization. Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Additional Multiple Choice Questions. Sample Question Papers and Old Question Papers of Universities."