Sociologists from Nagaland University have published ‘Sociology of Infrastructure: Perspectives from Northeast India’, edited by Dr. Sandeep Gupta and Dr. Suraj Beri. The book critiques how infrastructure development influences social life, emphasizing that it should not be seen in isolation from cultural and social contexts. It argues for a paradigm shift in development thinking, advocating for infrastructure to be considered as a social investment that affects mobility, identity, social cohesion, and access to services. By exploring various infrastructures as social institutions, the volume highlights the impact of these developments on community interactions, governance, and inequalities. The authors contend that policies must address broader sociopolitical factors rather than only quantitative measures. Overall, the work aims to foster dialogue between academia and societal challenges, stressing the importance of infrastructure in shaping citizenship and ecological relationships.
Sociologists from Nagaland University Publish Study on Infrastructure and Society in Northeast India
