About the Book
Features
- New Terms facilitate understanding of new words.
- Case studies are included for reference.
- Let’s Do/Geo Activity reinforces knowledge through activities and projects.
- Think/Discuss stimulates young minds and develops analytical power.
- Let’s Recall summarizes the key concepts.
- Frequently Asked Questions given with answers at the end of the book.
Features
- Well laid out and beautifully illustrated Primer introduces the learners to the world of numbers.
- Notes for the teacher in the pre-primary level and class 1 act as guidelines and provide support while teaching. From class 2 onwards, these act as tips for the teachers and students alike on related topics.
- Let us revise revisits the concept/concepts already learnt.
- Try this! activities break the monotony of exercises and test application.
- Remember lays stress upon the concept learnt.
- Interesting facts engage the students with extra information about the topic.
- Solved examples help in assimilation and retention of new topics.
- Exercises help to build confidence in the subject through ample practice questions.
- Worksheets and Model Test Papers at the end of the book are provided for recapitulation and self-evaluation.
Features
- Unit page with Teacher’s notes helps the teacher in developing a comprehensive lesson plan.
- You already know lists the topics learnt previously.
- You will learn outlines the topics that will be taught in the chapter.
- You now know at the end of the lesson aids recapitulation of recently learnt topics.
- Titbits provides interesting information on the topic at hand.
- New words aids retention of scientific terms.
- Something more are interactive tasks related to the topic that also encourage environment consciousness.
- Test papers at the end of the book aid revision.
Features
- Comprehension tests literal, inferential, predicative and evaluative comprehensive powers of the learners.
- Word play helps in vocabulary building and encourages application of word skills.
- Say it right stresses the importance of correct pronunciation through phonetic drills at the primary level. At the upper primary and middle school level, emphasis has been given to syllable and stress in words.
- Language play deals with the fundamental elements of grammar and their usage.
- Pencil talk initiates the learners into the world of writing.
Features
- Comprehension tests literal, inferential, predicative and evaluative comprehensive powers of the learners.
- Word play helps in vocabulary building and encourages application of word skills.
- Say it right stresses the importance of correct pronunciation through phonetic drills at the primary level. At the upper primary and middle school level, emphasis has been given to syllable and stress in words.
- Language play deals with the fundamental elements of grammar and their usage.
- Pencil talk initiates the learners into the world of writing.
Features
- Comprehension tests literal, inferential, predicative and evaluative comprehensive powers of the learners.
- Word play helps in vocabulary building and encourages application of word skills.
- Say it right stresses the importance of correct pronunciation through phonetic drills at the primary level. At the upper primary and middle school level, emphasis has been given to syllable and stress in words.
- Language play deals with the fundamental elements of grammar and their usage.
- Pencil talk initiates the learners into the world of writing.
Features
- Comprehension tests the literal, inferential, predicative and evaluative comprehensive powers of the learners.
- Word play helps in vocabulary building and encourages application of word skills.
- Say it right stresses the importance of correct pronunciation through phonetic drills at the primary level. At the upper primary and middle school level, emphasis has been given to syllable and stress in words.
- Language play deals with the fundamental elements of grammar and their usage.
- Pencil talk initiates the learners into the world of writing.
Features
- Comprehension tests the literal, inferential, predicative and evaluative comprehensive powers of the learners.
- Word play helps in vocabulary building and encourages application of word skills.
- Say it right stresses the importance of correct pronunciation through phonetic drills at the primary level. At the upper primary and middle school level, emphasis has been given to syllable and stress in words.
- Language play deals with the fundamental elements of grammar and their usage.
- Pencil talk initiates the learners into the world of writing.
Features
- After you have studied this lesson… lists topics to be discussed in the chapter.
- Step-by-step guidelines on new topics ensure a clearer understanding of the topics.
- Dialogue between young learners highlights practical problems before giving the solutions.
- Remember makes the learner aware of computer etiquettes.
- Activities, Examples and Learning games are provided to reinforce learning and understanding.
- Tech Talk provides a glossary of computer-related terms with their meanings.
- Revision tests the knowledge and applications of the chapter learnt.
Features
- After you have studied this lesson… lists topics to be discussed in the chapter.
- Step-by-step guidelines on new topics ensure a clearer understanding of the topics.
- Dialogue between young learners highlights practical problems before giving the solutions.
- Remember makes the learner aware of computer etiquettes.
- Activities, Examples and Learning games are provided to reinforce learning and understanding.
- Tech Talk provides a glossary of computer-related terms with their meanings.
- Revision tests the knowledge and applications of the chapter learnt.
Features
- Perfect for telecommuters, business travelers and even families – online collaboration is the new web frontier
- The days of bulky, expensive computer programs are fading fast
- The new paradigm is one in which people use Web-based applications to work, socialize and play without doling out big bucks for bloated software applications that cost more than they're worth.
Features
- An interactive, inclusive curriculum based on the theory of Multiple Intelligences
- Texts and poems chosen for their literary merit and for their moral and social value
- Evaluative questions to promote higher order thinking skills
- Practice in prescribed exercise formats like multiple-choice questions
- Coverage of grammar and through communicative and time-tested methods
- Focus on study skills through spelling, punctuation, dictionary and reference work
- Interesting Warm Up and Fun Time sections
- An emphasis on life skills to encourage learners to think critically and creatively
- Inclusion of four projects for formative assessment
- A play is included in every Main Coursebook
Features
- An interactive, inclusive curriculum based on the theory of Multiple Intelligences
- Texts and poems chosen for their literary merit and for their moral and social value
- Evaluative questions to promote higher order thinking skills
- Practice in prescribed exercise formats like multiple-choice questions
- Coverage of grammar and through communicative and time-tested methods
- Focus on study skills through spelling, punctuation, dictionary and reference work
- Interesting Warm Up and Fun Time sections
- An emphasis on life skills to encourage learners to think critically and creatively
- Inclusion of four projects for formative assessment
- A play is included in every Main Coursebook
Features
- An interactive, inclusive curriculum based on the theory of Multiple Intelligences
- Texts and poems chosen for their literary merit and for their moral and social value
- Evaluative questions to promote higher order thinking skills
- Practice in prescribed exercise formats like multiple-choice questions
- Coverage of grammar and through communicative and time-tested methods
- Focus on study skills through spelling, punctuation, dictionary and reference work
- Interesting Warm Up and Fun Time sections
- An emphasis on life skills to encourage learners to think critically and creatively
- Inclusion of four projects for formative assessment
- A play is included in every Main Coursebook
Features
- An interactive, inclusive curriculum based on the theory of Multiple Intelligences
- Texts and poems chosen for their literary merit and for their moral and social value
- Evaluative questions to promote higher order thinking skills
- Practice in prescribed exercise formats like multiple-choice questions
- Coverage of grammar and through communicative and time-tested methods
- Focus on study skills through spelling, punctuation, dictionary and reference work
- Interesting Warm Up and Fun Time sections
- An emphasis on life skills to encourage learners to think critically and creatively
- Inclusion of four projects for formative assessment
- A play is included in every Main Coursebook
Features
- An interactive, inclusive curriculum based on the theory of Multiple Intelligences
- Texts and poems chosen for their literary merit and for their moral and social value
- Evaluative questions to promote higher order thinking skills
- Practice in prescribed exercise formats like multiple-choice questions
- Coverage of grammar and through communicative and time-tested methods
- Focus on study skills through spelling, punctuation, dictionary and reference work
- Interesting Warm Up and Fun Time sections
- An emphasis on life skills to encourage learners to think critically and creatively
- Inclusion of four projects for formative assessment
- A play is included in every Main Coursebook
Features
- Worksheets linked to Main Coursebook units
- A comprehension passage in every worksheet
- Reinforcement of grammar, vocabulary, writing and study skills
- Two papers provided for summative assessment
Features
- Worksheets linked to Main Coursebook units
- A comprehension passage in every worksheet
- Reinforcement of grammar, vocabulary, writing and study skills
- Two papers provided for summative assessment
Features
- Up-to-date and easy to follow
- Over 12,000 words and phrases, as used in the Longman Basic English Dictionary culled out of the British National corpora
- Easy definitions in English, using only simple, basic set of words
- Focus on colloquialism and spoken language in both source and target languages
- Emphasis on the use of the Indian language equivalents of English words, thus facilitating learning
- Thousands of authentic examples in both English and the Indian languages showing how these words are to be used
About the Authors
Longman’s English Dictionaries are the leading dictionaries for learners of English of all ages and levels who want to learn more about English: definitions, everyday usage, pronunciation etc.
National Translation Mission (NTM) is a Government of India initiative to make knowledge-based texts accessible in all major Indian languages listed in the Constitution, through translation and therefore, to increase access to knowledge in many critical areas.
Central Institute of Indian Languages aims at coordinating the development of Indian languages through scientific studies and inter-disciplinary research, which would contribute to mutual enrichment of languages.Features
- Up-to-date and easy to follow
- Over 12,000 words and phrases, as used in the Longman Basic English Dictionary culled out of the British National corpora
- Easy definitions in English, using only simple, basic set of words
- Focus on colloquialism and spoken language in both source and target languages
- Emphasis on the use of the Indian language equivalents of English words, thus facilitating learning
- Thousands of authentic examples in both English and the Indian languages showing how these words are to be used
About the Authors
Longman’s English Dictionaries are the leading dictionaries for learners of English of all ages and levels who want to learn more about English: definitions, everyday usage, pronunciation etc.
National Translation Mission (NTM) is a Government of India initiative to make knowledge-based texts accessible in all major Indian languages listed in the Constitution, through translation and therefore, to increase access to knowledge in many critical areas.
Central Institute of Indian Languages aims at coordinating the development of Indian languages through scientific studies and inter-disciplinary research, which would contribute to mutual enrichment of languages.Features
- Two unique topics: Explores the role of negotiations in business communication and the need for capability development within organizations to ensure sustained growth
- Learning tools: Uses several tools such as learning objectives, opening vignettes, figures, tables, key terms, chapter summaries, review questions, and critical thinking questions to help students grasp concepts
- India-centric case studies: Features closing cases depicting real-life situations and successful managerial practices in organizations to foster a hands-on learning approach
- The teaching and learning package: Includes PowerPoint lecture slides and an instructor’s manual for instructors and an online question bank along with bonus material on managerial skill–development techniques and methodologies of management research for students (available at www.dipakkumarbhattacharyya)
Features
Selected texts and poems drawn from classic and contemporary literature
A play is included in every Literature Reader
Questions follow prescribed formats like multiple-choice questions
Two papers provided for summative assessment
Discussion questions for strengthening emotional skillsFeatures
- All chapters are pedagogically rich with glossary, keywords and discussion points.
- The language is lucid and comprehensible.
- The treatment of the text is such that it develops an appreciation for the subject
Features
- The book serves as an invitation to sociology.
- It helps the reader to learn the language that sociologists employ, and the way commonly used words (such as family, marriage, caste) are given distinct definitions.
- It follows the logic of scientific research that governs sociological analysis.
- Professor Atal takes care in this book to guard against ideological and theoretical biases.
- The various topics covered in the book are illustrated with examples taken from everyday life, and from studies conducted in India.
Table of Contents:
List of Figures
List of Tables
List of Images
Preface
Acknowledgments
Part I. Invitation to Sociology
- What is Sociology?
- Sociology in India
Part II. Conceptual Framework
- Defining Society
- Contours of Culture
- Social Groups: Conceptual Framework
- Community, Associations, and Formal Organizations
- Social Interactions and Social Structure: Status and Role
- Structural-Functional Analysis
Part III. Recruitment Dimension
Family, Marriage and Kinship
- Prelude to Family: Marriage
- Marriage, Family and Kinship in India
Part IV. Growing up in a Society
- Socialization and Enculturation
- From Socialization to Schooling: The Broader Canvas of Education
Part V. Internal Ranks and Divisions
- Social Stratification : Theories and related concepts
- Race, Tribe, Caste, and Class
- Poverty and the Poor
Part VI. Change in Society
- Social Change : sociological perspective
- Reconstructing the Past
- The Present as a processual product
- Anticipating and Fashioning the Future
Bibliography
About the Author
Index
