One of the first steps in sociology, as in any science, is a systematic classification of the phenomena with which it deals. Numerous dichotomous classification of societies are put forth by different sociologists e.g. Tonnies' Gemeinschaft' and 'Gesellschaft', Durkheion's 'mechanical solidarity' and 'organic solidarity', Maine's 'status' and 'contract', Spencer's 'militant' and 'industrial' societies. Most of these classifications implied an evolutionary scheme. According to Comte's law of three stages' human thought developed from the theological through the metaphysical to the positive stage. Well-researched material on developmental sociology is presented in this volume, which will prove a veritable mine of information to all concerned. Topics given elaborate treatment herein are: Social formation and maintenance of human attributes; similarities and differences between human and animal societies; social structure, societies and civilizations; social problems; sociology, social policy and social planning; new approach to sociology; sociological connection; an exploration of sociological connection; an exploration of sociological concepts; socialist strategies of development; family and kinship; social stratification; caste, racism and stratification; social organization; etc.

This book is designed to bring together various theories and approaches to Sociology. The topics, given elaborate treatment in the present book are: Durkheim and Octave Hamelin; Sanskritisation; Secularisation; Functionalism; Structuralism; Proletariat; Capitalism; socialism and development; Socialism without Marxism; Karl Marx; sociologist or Marxist?; Bureaucracy; Sociological social work as a model for practise; A sociological appraisal of opinion polls and predictions; Insight and scientific method; Future tasks of sociology; Indian sociology; Urban sociology; Social planning and social organisation etc. The well -researched and authentic information contained herein will prove a veritable mine to students, researchers and social scientists in the field.

Sociology is the scientific study of human society and social behaviour. The main focus of sociology is the group, not the individual. Sociology is distinguished by two characteristics: one, by its approach to phenomenon-the approach of science; two, by its subject matter-human interaction. To nutshell, sociology is the mother of all social sciences, though sociology does not study everything that happens in society or under social conditions. In the present title useful and authentic information is collated with the aim of equipping the sociology teachers with fundamental principles of sociology. The topics like- Introducing sociology; Sociology and other social sciences; Scope; Historical and theoretic framework; What is sociology?; Sociology and its method; Sociological theory; Science of society; Aims of teaching sociology; Sociology curriculum, selection; Organisation of the sociology curriculum; Methods of teaching sociology; Teaching aids in sociology; Nature, scope and methods of sociology; Sociological methods; Social sciences, history and philosophy; Social organization etc. will certainly enrich the knowledge of users.

Social work may be a modern term, but its concept is as old as our society. Social Science and Social Welfare both have been a part of our moral duty. And social work incorporates the two in itself. Now, social work, as a noble exercise, has in its fold all the ethical aspects and feasible activities, for the betterment of society. This book discusses all the aspects, angles and dimensions of Social development and social welfare, which makes a valuable asset for readers.