Introduction to Modern Sociology

Contents: Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. Inter-relationship of sociology with other social sciences. 3. Scope of sociology. 4. Sociology in India and Indian sociology. 5. Sociological theory. 6. Social organisation. 7. Feminist sociology. 8. Methods in sociology. 9. Urban sociology: an introduction. 10. Social structure. 11. Social problems. Bibliography. Index.

"The study of development, organisation, functioning and classification of human societies is known as sociology in conventional sense. Though sociology may be accorded the place of mother of all social sciences.

This book is devised as introductory text to sociology. All important topics are given an elaborate treatment. Devised on the findings of various sociologist, this work has become an authoritative reference book. Hopefully, this will serve the purpose of students, researchers and teachers in the field." (jacket)