• ISBN13: 9788126935314
• Binding: Hardcover
• Subject: Sociology and Anthropology
• Publisher: Atlantic Publishers & Distributors (P) Ltd
• Publisher Imprint: Primemax
• Publication Date: April 4, 2023
• Pages: 212
• Original Price: INR 595.0
• Language: English
• Edition: N/A
• Item Weight: 360 grams

The book deals with sociological theories in a very cryptic and precise way. It deals with all aspects of sociological theories in detail from Auguste Comte to Arnold J. Toynbee. The sociological perspective incorporates the most diverse and inclusive variety of explanations of deviant behaviour. In the broadest sense any thinking related to the social problems and their solution is social thought, i.e., sociological theories. Its approach is empirical, behavioural, inter-disciplinary, and to a certain extent normative. The book has fifteen chapters dealing comprehensively with the various aspects of sociological theories. In the introductory chapter, various aspects of Social Thought have been described in an excellent manner. In the following chapters, the contributions of great sociologists like Auguste Comte, Karl Marx, Herbert Spencer, Sorokin, Max Weber, Cooley, Talcott Parsons, Vilfredo Pareto, Emile Durkheim, Ferdinand Tonnies, George Simmel, Thorstein Veblen, Robert K. Merton, and Arnold J. Toynbee have been discussed comprehensively. Special attention has been given to Karl Marx and Emile Durkheim in Chapters 3 and 10, respectively, and their various theories have been given in a graphic manner so as to meet the requirements of the students of Political Science and Public Administration in particular and other students in general. The book has been written in lucid style and simple language, and is designed to meet the requirements of students, both at the college and the university levels. Concepts, theories, and ideas are explained with appropriate examples. Suitable sub-headings are given to facilitate easy understanding.

Prof. N. Jayapalan, M.A. (History and Political Science), M.Phil. (History), Ph.D. (History), has retired from Government Arts College (Autonomous), Karur, Tamil Nadu. A keen participant at seminars and conferences connected with Indian History and Political Science, Prof. Jayapalan has authored several books on History and Political Science including Indian Society and Social Institutions, History of India, History of World Civilisation, and Problems of Indian Education. He is one of the most popular authors in Tamil Nadu.

• 1. Social Thought
• (i) Meaning and Definition
• (ii) Nature
• (iii) Forms of Human Thinking
• (iv) Importance of the Study of the History of Social Thought
• (v) Influence of Social Thought
• (vi) Social Thought, Sociological Thought
• Difference
• (vii) Recent Trends in Sociological Theory
• 2. Positivism
• Auguste Comte
• (i) His Contribution to Sociology
• (ii) His Classification of Sciences
• (iii) His Views on Sociology
• (vi) His Religion of Humanity
• (v) His Views on Social Reconstruction
• 3. Karl Marx
• (i) Karl Heinrich Marx (1818-83) : A Biographical Sketch
• (ii) Development of Marxism
• (iii) Theory of Social and Political Change
• (iv) The Concept of Class Struggle
• (v) Theory of Revolution
• (vi) Theory of Alienation
• (vii) Theory of Freedom
• 4. Herbert Spencer's Social Evolution
• (i) Theory of Sociology
• (ii) Organic Analogy
• (iii) Evolution of State
• (iv) Place of State in Human Society
• (v) His views on Population
• 5. Sorokin's Socio-cultural Dynamics
• (i) His Concept of Sociology
• (ii) His views on Personality and Society
• (iii) His views on Revolution
• (iv) His Analysis of Culture
• (v) His views on Social Stratification
• (vi) His idealistic Culture
• 6. Max Weber and Sociology
• (i) Distinction between Social Science and Physical Science
• (ii) Ideal Types
• His Concepts
• (iii) Theory of Social Organisation
• (iv) His views on Bureaucracy
• (v) Classification of Social Action
• (vi) His Theory of Religion
• 7. Cooley's Social Process
• 8. Talcott Parsons
• Social Action
• (i) Theory of Social Action
• (ii) His Concept of Social System
• (iii) Pre-requisties of Social System
• (iv) His Contributions to Sociological Thought
• 9. Vilfredo Pareto
• (i) His Conception on Logico-Experimental Science
• (ii) Theory of Factors
• (iii) Theory of Elites
• (iv) Theory of Residues
• 10. Emile Durkheim
• (i) Definition of Social Fact
• (ii) Functionalism
• (iii) Sociologism
• (iv) The Rules of Sociological Method
• (v) Durkheim's Historical Stand Point
• (vi) His Concept of Mass Phenomena
• (vii) Theory of Suicide
• (viii) His Contribution to Sociological Theory
• (ix) Durkheim-Max Weber
• A study
• (x) Theory of Social Solidarity
• (xi) Durkhiem and Religion
• 11. Ferdinand Tonnies
• 12. George Simmel
• (i) Social Conflict
• (ii) Theory of Dominations
• (iii) Problem of Sociology
• 13. Thorstein Veblen's Social Change
• 14. Reference Group Theory by Robert K. Merton
• 15. Arnold J. Toynbee's Theory of Challenge and Response
• Index