Fundamentals of Sociology

Contents: Acknowledgements. Prolegomena. 1. Culture and society. 2. Social structure and social organisation. 3. Social groups. 4. Social institutions. 5. Sociology of economic institutions. 6. Social conflict and change. 7. The family. 8. Kinship: system and usage. 9. Religion. Bibliography. Index.

"The science which deals with human association, its origin, development, forms and functions, is sociology. It attempts to formulate the laws or principles which govern social organisation and social evolution.

Certainly, this book will serve the purpose of students, researchers, teachers, and social scientists and activists, besides the aspirants, appearing for various competitive examinations." (jacket)