Introduction to Sociology

Contents: Preface. 1. Origin and development of sociology. 2. Sociology and social processes. 3. Methods of sociology. 4. Sociological theory. 5. Growth of nation state. 6. Rural and urban society. 7. Social groups. 8. Caste system and society. 9. Social stratification. 10. Role of community and association. 11. Family structure in society. 12. Joint family in society. 13. Sociology in India. Bibliography. Index.

"The term sociology was invented by Auguste Comte to designate it the science of human association. Subsequently several other writers have given their own observations about the nature and contents of sociology. This book is designed to highlight several, methods, theory, growth, groups, society family structure and community in India. This book will prove useful to the students and researchers of sociology."