Textbook of Sociology for Physiotherapy Students builds a foundation in sociology specifically oriented to physiotherapy and allied health practice, rather than teaching sociology as a generic, standalone social-science subject. Written by KP Neeraja, with a foreword by K Sreenivasa Reddy, this 486-page text is organized into 15 chapters that move from core sociological concepts (definition, nature, scope, and methods of sociological investigation such as social survey, case study, and observation) through to their direct application in clinical and rehabilitation settings. Early chapters connect classic sociology topics - the social system, social groups, family, and community - to specific health-care questions: how social factors affect health status and illness, the role of primary and secondary groups in hospitals and rehabilitation centres, and the role of the physiotherapist in Indian society. Later chapters cover Culture and Health, Social Stratification, Social Change (including its link to health programs and rehabilitation), Social Control, Social Problems, Social Security (including the ESI Act and Workmen Compensation Act, and legislation relating to the disabled), Social Work (with a dedicated section on the role of the Medical Social Worker), Evaluation, and Leadership. Who This Book Is For: BPT / Physiotherapy Students: use this as your core sociology text through the undergraduate physiotherapy curriculum, with every concept framed against clinical and rehabilitation practice rather than left as abstract theory. Why This Book Helps: Applies sociology to your actual field: every major concept - social groups, family, community, culture - is tied back to health, illness, hospitals, or rehabilitation, so you are not left to work out the clinical relevance yourself. Covers the full breadth your curriculum expects: from foundational definitions and research methods through to social legislation and leadership, in one 15-chapter text. Prepares you for the human side of practice: chapters on social groups in hospitals, family impact of sickness, and community health equip you to understand patients and their social context, not just their physical condition. Gives you a dedicated grounding in medical social work: a full chapter maps out the role of the Medical Social Worker, relevant to interdisciplinary rehabilitation teams. Key Features: 15 chapters covering the complete arc from foundational sociology to social work, evaluation, and leadership. Opens with a dedicated section applying sociology directly to physiotherapy and occupational therapy practice. Explicit coverage of the role of primary and secondary groups in hospitals and rehabilitation centres. Connects social change and social planning directly to health programs and rehabilitation outcomes. Dedicated chapter on Social Work, including the role of the Medical Social Worker in patient care.

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