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Sociology (8th Edition) : Principles of Sociology with an Introduction to Sociological Thought

Sociology (8th Edition) : Principles of Sociology with an Introduction to Sociological Thought

Author : C N Shankar Rao

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  • ISBN : 9789364684590
  • Pages : 664
  • Binding : Paperback
  • Language : English
  • Imprint : S Chand Publishing
  • © year : 2025
  • Size : 8”x10.5”

Price : 750.00 600.00

The textbook, in its eighth edition, has been one of the most popular textbooks on the basic principles of Sociology. It is a sincere attempt to present the fundamental concepts and diverse aspects of Sociology. It discusses the basic sociological facts and principles by providing relevant explanations and examples. The concepts have been presented with an organised thought in an engaging manner. The text is written in lucid style and free-flowing language to make it simple and user friendly.

The textbook provides a comprehensive coverage to meet the growing needs of the students of the undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and the aspirants appearing for the UPSC, State PSCs, NET, SLET and various competitive examinations. It also serves as a source of reference for Nursing, Law, Hotel Management, B.Ed and MBA courses.

  • Discussion on new topics such as New Dimensions of Globalisation, Aspects of Mobility and Indian examples of Social Movements.      
  • Discussion on George Simmel: Father of Formal Sociology.
  • Thoroughly revised chapters on Pioneers of Sociological Thought, Gender Inequality, Social Work; Social Welfare; Social Security and Social Movements.
  • Chapter-end "Review Questions" to assist the students to practice and prepare for the examinations.

Additional Web Content: 
 
  • Seven chapters on the website for additional reading: Juvenile Delinquency, Youth Unrest, Problems of the Aged; Problem of Poverty; Unemployment Problem; Problem of the Under-privileged; Corruption and Black Money in Society; The Study of Human Society; The Problem of Order.
  • Student support material in the form of chapter-wise Power Point Presentation (PPTs) on the website to facilitate easy learning.

PART ONE: Introducing Sociology
  • Introduction to Sociology
  • Definition, Scope and Uses of Sociology
  • Some Branches of Sociology
  • Methods of Sociology
  • Doing Social Research in Sociological Studies
  • Sociology and Other Social Sciences
PART TWO: Basic Concepts
  • Some Basic Sociological Concepts
  • Role and Status— Power and Authority
  • Social Structure — Function and Social Order
PART THREE: Individual-Culture-Society
  • Individual and Society
  • Environment and Heredity
  • Types of Societies
  • Community and Individual
  • Culture and Civilisation
  • Socialisation and Culture
  • Social Groups
  • Social Processes
  • Organisation and Individual
PART FOUR: Social Inequality
  • Social Differentiation and Social Stratification
  • Caste-Estates-Class
  • Race and Ethnic Relations
  • Gender and Gender Inequality
  • Social Mobility
  • Some Aspects of Social Mobility with Special Reference to India
PART FIVE: Social Institutions
  • Marriage
  • Marriage in India
  • The Family
  • Kinship System
  • The Educational System
  • The Economic System
  • The Political System
  • Religion-Morality-Magic
PART SIX: Social Control
  • Meaning and Nature of Social Control
  • Folkways - Mores - Customs - Sanctions
  • Social Norms and Social Values
  • Social Conformity and Deviance
PART SEVEN: Social Change
  • Meaning and Nature of Social Change
  • Theories and Factors of Social Change
PART EIGHT: Collective Behaviour and Social Movements
  • Collective Behaviour
  • Social Movements
PART NINE: Social Disorganisation and Social Problem
  • Social Disorganisation and Social Problem
  • The Problem of Overpopulation in India
PART TEN: Applied Sociology
  • Applied Sociology
  • Science, Technology and Society
  • Social Work, Social Security and Social Welfare: Conceptual Overviews
PART ELEVEN: Sociological Thought
  • Introduction to Social Thought
  • Auguste Comte — "The Father of Sociology"
  • Herbert Spencer: The Second Founding Father of Sociology
  • Durkheim: The First Professor of Sociology
  • Max Weber — ';The Founder of Modern Sociology'
  • Karl Marx: Founder of Revolutionary Communism
  • Georg Simmel: "Father of Formal Sociology"
  • Talcott Parsons and Robert K. Merton: Their Contributions
  • Bibliography
Additional chapters to enrich the study please email to: [email protected]
  • The Study of Human Society
  • Juvenile Delinquency, Youth Unrest and Problems of Aged
  • The Problem of Poverty
  • Unemployment Problem
  • Problems of the Under-Privileged (Scheduled Castes, Tribes and Other Backward Classes)
  • Corruption and Black Money in Society
  • The Problem of Order

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