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
Biography
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.
‘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‘Simple and comprehensive coverage of theories of sociology, with illustrations and model answers.’
Chandramohan Garg, IAS, India‘Covers basic concepts comprehensively; will be a great resource for academic as well as competitive examinations.’
Aparna Gupta, IAS, India
