This book is meant to serve the syllabus needs of B.Sc. Nursing B.Sc. Physiotherapy and students of Diploma in Nursing of the RGUHS. It deals with Society Community Social Relationships Social Institutions Social change Culture and Civilization Social Problems as well as Social Welfare and Social Reconstruction for the additional benefit of the students. It is hoped that the book will serve the needs of both teachers and students. About the Author Krishne Gowda holds a masters degree in sociology and a postgraduate diploma in environmental planning (PGDEP) from University of Mysore. He is teaching sociology at the National College Basavanagudi Bangalore. He has vast teaching experience and has authored Industrial Sociology study material for final year BA students of the distance education Bangalore University Sociology for Health Sciences and General and Educational Psychology are very popular among students and teachers. He held the positions of NSS Programme Officer at the National College Basavanagudi Bangalore and Joint Secretary for Karnataka Sociology Association. He is recipient of Best NSS Programme Officer Bangalore University Samaja Seva Rathna Bangalore Ratna and Dr. H. Narasimaiah Award.