Samajshastriya Chintak Avam Sidhantkar (Sociological Thinkers And Theorists) Second Edition

Book Details

• Author: Harikrishna Rawat

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Language: Hindi

• ISBN: 9788170337911

• Pages: 488

• Cover: Hardcover

• Release Date: 01-01-2003

• Package Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.7 x 1.3 inches

About the Book

सामाजिक चिन्तक एवं सिद्धान्तकार (Sociological Thinkers And Theorists) is a comprehensive introduction to the life and works of key sociological thinkers, presented in a concise and accessible manner. This book includes not only Western thinkers but also thinkers from Eastern and Arab countries such as Manu, Kautilya, and Ibn Khaldun, who have had a significant influence on the subject of sociology and its major themes, including society, social structure, social processes, and social norms.

One of the distinctive features of this book is its inclusion of thinkers from diverse fields like economics, political science, psychology, philosophy, anthropology, and history, who have contributed to shaping sociological thought. In addition to the classical Western thinkers, the book brings forward the thoughts of scholars from India and the Arab world, making it unique.

The second edition updates the content to reflect recent changes in syllabi and introduces new thinkers such as Ambedkar, Hardiman, Bose, Surjeet Sinha, and others. The author has also expanded on key sociologists like Mikhail Bakhtin, Noam Chomsky, and made necessary revisions to the writings of others like Giddens, Althusser, Habermas, Marx, Mos, and Srinivas.

This book is designed for both general readers and students of sociology at higher levels, as well as for competitive exam aspirants.

Contents

• The book covers a range of sociological thinkers and theorists, with sections discussing their contributions to the field and the impact on social sciences.

• It includes both theoretical and practical insights, giving readers a deeper understanding of the evolution of sociology through the perspectives of renowned thinkers.

About the Author

Prof. Harikrishna Rawat has been deeply involved in the study and teaching of sociology for over four decades. He began his academic journey at Maharaja College, Jaipur, where sociology was initially taught in only a few colleges in Rajasthan. Later, he moved to the prestigious Sanatan Dharma Government College in Beawar, which was instrumental in developing sociology as a discipline in the region. Prof. Rawat continued to impart his knowledge in undergraduate and postgraduate classes for several years before retiring as the Principal in 1992.

Prof. Rawat has written extensively in academic journals, newspapers, and books, with contributions to the Sociology Encyclopedia, Anthropology Encyclopedia, and works on social research. He is widely recognized for his contributions to the field and continues to publish works on various dimensions of sociology.