Foundations Of Classical Sociological Theory Functionalism Conflict And Action Paramjit Judge by Paramjit Judge 9788131769416, 8131769410 instant download after payment.

This textbook provides an extensive analysis of classical sociological theory by giving readers an introduction to the life and ideas of all the eminent thinkers. The book begins by giving an overview of the emergence of sociology as a discipline in the background of socio-economic development that characterized Europe in 18th century. The first part of the book examines how the theorists viewed society as an organism the second part takes cognizance of the conflict theory and third part deals with the emergence of action theory which took ambivalent position with regard to science and emphasized human agency and consciousness. Written in a very simple language, this book will help students delve deeper into the subject. Salient Features A comprehensive review of the work of all major school of thought Lucid explanation of all the key terms to aid understanding