Credits: 3 (2-1-0)

Description

The basic aim of this course is to introduce students from various backgrounds scientists, technologists to the study and understanding of modern industrial societies. The course material will focus on the following topics.

Nature and type of industrial society. Workers in modern industrial societies: the work situation; alienation; and embourgeoisement. White collar worker. Trade-unionisation. Industrial democracy. Labour- management relations in Indian industries.