WESTERN SOCIAL THINKERS
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WESTERN SOCIAL THINKERS
Book Details
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Author: J.P. Singh
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Publisher: Rawat Publications
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Language: English
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Binding: Paperback
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Number of Pages: 511
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Release Date: 26-07-2024
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ISBN: 9788131613887
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Package Dimensions: 9.5 x 7.2 x 1.3 inches
About the Book
This book delves into the major sociological thinkers, from the classical period to the contemporary era, offering a critical and chronological examination of their ideas. The focus is on leading figures in the field of sociology, including Auguste Comte, Karl Marx, Émile Durkheim, Max Weber, Pierre Bourdieu, and Anthony Giddens, among others. Each thinker is explored in terms of their contributions to social thought and the evolution of sociological theory.
Aimed at students of sociology, this book serves as an accessible and concise introduction to key sociological concepts and theories. It is structured to provide a critical understanding of the various methods sociologists use to analyze society and the development of their ideas. Whether you're studying sociology or simply curious about the discipline's foundations, this book is an essential resource for a deeper understanding of social theory.
Contents
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Introduction
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Auguste Comte
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Karl Heinrich Marx
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Herbert Spencer
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Vilfredo Pareto
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Émile Durkheim
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Max Weber
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George Herbert Mead
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Charles H. Cooley
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Alfred Schütz
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Talcott Parsons
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George C. Homans
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Robert K. Merton
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Claude Lévi-Strauss
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Harold Garfinkel
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Erving Goffman
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Paul-Michel Foucault
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Jürgen Habermas
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Jacques Derrida
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Pierre Bourdieu
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Anthony Giddens
About the Author
J.P. Singh is an esteemed author and lexicographer with an extensive academic background. He holds an MA from Patna University, an MPhil from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), and a PhD from the Australian National University, Canberra. Singh has held various influential roles, including Associate Professor of Research Methodology at TISS, Mumbai, and Pro Vice-Chancellor and Professor of Sociology at Patna University. He has authored 40 books and over 100 research papers, essays, and reviews in the fields of sociology, demography, and social research.
