{"product_id":"contemporary-sociological-theories","title":"CONTEMPORARY SOCIOLOGICAL THEORIES","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBook Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\u003c\/strong\u003e: J.P. Singh\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Rawat Publications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage\u003c\/strong\u003e: English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2021\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9788131612088\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages\u003c\/strong\u003e: 386\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCover\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 30-08-2021\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis scholarly volume presents an insightful journey through the evolution of sociological thought, tracing the development of sociology as an autonomous discipline from the mid-19th century to the present day. Beginning with the roots of social philosophy in France, the book explores the gradual transformation of sociology into a foundational social science by the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned to cater to a wide readership—from undergraduate students and research scholars to advanced-level practitioners and intellectually curious readers—the book delivers a clear, critical introduction to the field. It offers diverse perspectives, covering both classical and contemporary theories, while recognizing their interconnections, contrasts, and contributions to our understanding of the social world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book comprises in-depth discussions on major sociological paradigms, including Positivism, Functionalism, Marxism, Symbolic Interactionism, Phenomenology, Structuralism, Postmodernism, and more. Additionally, it delves into interdisciplinary relevance, linking sociological theories with anthropology, economics, political science, and history. This makes it a valuable academic resource and a compelling read for anyone seeking clarity on modern and postmodern sociological trends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eContents:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSociology: Themes and Theories\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePositivism and Neo-positivism\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvolutionary Theories and Neo-evolutionism\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCyclical Theories\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarxism or Conflict Theories\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFunctionalism and Neo-functionalism\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeo-Marxism or Critical Theory\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSymbolic Interactionism\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhenomenological Sociology and Ethnomethodology\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSocial Exchange Theory\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStructuralism and Post-structuralism\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModernism and Post-modernism\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorld-system Theory\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheories of Structure and Structuration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhilosophy of Science\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJ.P. Singh is a distinguished academic and lexicographer with a rich background in sociology and demography. He holds an MA from Patna University, MPhil from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi, and a PhD from the Australian National University, Canberra. Over the course of his career, he has served as Associate Professor at TISS, Mumbai; Director of Higher Education, Government of Bihar; and Pro Vice-Chancellor and Professor of Sociology at Patna University. He has also been affiliated with the Population Institute at East-West Center, Hawaii, as a Professional Associate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA prolific author, J.P. Singh has contributed numerous research papers to national and international journals. His notable lexicographic works include \u003cem\u003eSamaj Vigyan Vishwakosh\u003c\/em\u003e (2009), \u003cem\u003eManavshastra Shabdakosh\u003c\/em\u003e (2019), and \u003cem\u003eA Comprehensive Dictionary of Sociology\u003c\/em\u003e (2021).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rawat Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50002483314992,"sku":"DRG.RawatPublications_9788131612088","price":907.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/41FszbwvGNL.jpg?v=1756464343","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/bn\/products\/contemporary-sociological-theories","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}