Anthropology of Indian Society deals with the basic principles of Socio-Cultural Anthropology. It examines the history and evolution of Anthropology, covering the major branches such as Physical (Biological) Anthropology, Social and Cultural Anthropology, Archaeological Anthropology, Linguistic Anthropology and Applied Anthropology. It deals with the basic institutions of society such as family, marriage and kinship-examining their forms and functions, their classification and cultural variations across different segments of the population.

The fundamental human relationships that form the basis of society have evolved over time and across distances. The book's approach elucidates the evolutionary role of humanity and the future trajectory of progress and prosperity. It is a highly useful resource for researchers, academicians, scholars and students pursuing higher education or preparing for various competitive examinations.