Introduction to Sociology: Concepts and Theories By Brij Mohan

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Book Description

This textbook explores the emergence of sociology
as a distinct social science. Focusing on the
evolution of social theories, movements and ideas
through history, it analyses the dynamic
relationship between the individual and the
larger social forces around them.
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This volume examines the definitive aspects of
societies, communities and social groups, and
their intersections with culture, political and
economic movements and religious institutions. It
establishes the connections between sociology and
other disciplines such as philosophy, history,
political science, economics, psychology and
anthropology to explore the interdependence
between different realms of social life.
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The chapters in this book explain and highlight
the significance of quantitative and qualitative
methods of research in understanding the dynamics
of social life. Drawing from the works of
classical social theorists such as Auguste Comte,
Herbert Spencer, Karl Marx, Emile Durkheim and
Max Weber, this book traces the development of
sociological perspectives and theories and their
relevance in the history of ideas.
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Lucid and comprehensive, this textbook will be
useful for undergraduate and postgraduate
students of sociology, development studies,
history of ideas, sociological thought, social
theory, research methods, political science and
anthropology.
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Table of Contents

• List of Illustrations
• Preface and Acknowledgements
• Part I Introduction to Sociology
• 1 Sociology The Origin
• 2 Basic Concepts in Sociology
• 3 Sociology as a Science
• 4 Research Methods and Analysis
• Part II Sociological Thought
• 5 Founding Fathers of Sociology
• 6 Karl Marx
• 7 Emile Durkheim
• 8 Max Weber
• Index

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About Author
Brij Mohan is an Assistant Professor, Department
of Sociology, Kamala Nehru College, University of
Delhi, India. His areas of specialisation include
social theories, research methodology, social
stratification, subaltern studies and industrial
sociology. He is currently engaged in research on
violence against Dalits in India.
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Book Reviews

This is a very lucidly written introductory text
for students of sociology. It will be
particularly useful for Indian students as
illustrations from Indian social contexts are
extensively used by the author to bring home the
value of sociological ideas and concepts. Anuja
Agrawal, Professor, Department of Sociology,
Delhi School of Economics, University of Delhi,
India
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Simple and comprehensive coverage of theories of
sociology, with illustrations and model
answers. Chandramohan Garg, IAS, India
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Covers basic concepts comprehensively will be a
great resource for academic as well as
competitive examinations. Aparna Gupta, IAS,
India
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Introduction to Sociology Concepts and Theories
By Brij Mohan



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