1. Urban Sociology : Meaning, Scope and Importance 2. Concepts of Urban Sociology 3. Urban Sociology in India 4. Characteristics of Urban and Rural Community 5. Rural-Urban Contrast 6. Theories of City : Metropolis 7. Urbanism 8. Rural-Urban Continuum-as a Cultural Form 9. Theory and Pattern of City Growth 10. Urban Social Structure : Family, Religion, Oceupation and Culture 11. The City : Growth and Causes of Growth 12. Types and Characteristics of Cities 13. Indian Cities, These Growth and Classification 14. Urbanisation : Meaning and its Factors 15. Social Consequences and Impact of Urbanization.