Synopsis Sociological foundations of education is the latest of the foundations of education. Educational problems are studied by sociologists of education objectively and rigorously with the help of sociological concepts and methods. In this valuable book fifteen papers on the various important aspects of the Indian higher education have been presented. They have been contributed by eminent sociologists and other social scientists. They will be of interest to all those wish to understand Indian higher education critically and are keen to see it reformed and revitalized.