Uchchtar Samajshastriya Sidhant (Advanced Sociological Theories) (Hindi)

Book Details

• Author: S.L. Doshi & M.S. Trivedi

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Binding: Paperback

• Release Date: 01-01-1996

• ISBN: 9788170335054

• Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches

• Language: Hindi

About the Book

समाजशास्त्रीय सिद्धान्त (Sociological Theories) presents an insightful journey through the history and evolution of sociological theories, spanning from Socrates to the modern era. These theories, refined through the passage of time, have had a profound impact on the study of society. The book emphasizes that even in contemporary society, certain classical theories remain highly relevant, offering profound ideas that have shaped the modern understanding of social systems.

The theories presented in this book are crafted by sociological giants like Max Weber, Karl Marx, Emile Durkheim, Vilfredo Pareto, Talcott Parsons, and Robert Merton. These classical theorists laid the groundwork for many concepts that continue to be applicable today. Additionally, the book introduces recent sociological theories such as Critical Sociology, Radical Sociology, and Postmodernism. It further explores modified forms of traditional theories, such as Structural Marxism, New Marxism, and Post-Structuralism.

The text critically evaluates these theories and their relevance in the modern context, and highlights efforts made to integrate diverse sociological perspectives. It emphasizes the importance of viewing society in its entirety, understanding its structural complexity and dynamics.

Key Topics:

• Social Thought: From Folklore to Science

• Sociological Theories: Structure and Meaning

• Functionalist Theory

• Social Action Theory: Weber, Pareto, and Parsons

• Conflict Theory: Origins and Analysis

• Middle-Range Theory

• Social Exchange Theory: George Homans

• Phenomenological Theory

• Structuralism and Post-Structuralism

• Radical Sociology and Postmodernism

About the Author(s):

• Shambhu Lal Doshi has taught at several esteemed institutions, including South Gujarat University (Surat), Mohanlal Sukhadia University (Udaipur), and Maharishi Dayanand University (Rohtak). He has a rich background in teaching and research, particularly in social change, stratification, and primitive societies.

• Madhusudan Trivedi is a leading sociologist of the new generation. He has conducted extensive research on entrepreneurship, social mobility, migration, and social stratification. He is the Secretary of the Center for Research of Developing Weaker Sections (Udaipur) and an Associate Professor & Head of the Sociology Department at Rajasthan Vidyapeeth University.