Sociological Theories by N. Jayapalan

The book deals with sociological theories in a very cryptic and precise way. It deals with all aspects of sociological theories in detail from Auguste Comte to Arnold J. Toynbee. The sociological perspective incorporates the most diverse and inclusive variety of explanations of deviant behaviour. In the broadest sense any thinking related to the social problems and their solution is social thought, i.e., sociological theories. Its approach is empirical, behavioural, inter-disciplinary, and to a certain extent normative.
The book has fifteen chapters dealing comprehensively with the various aspects of sociological theories. In the introductory chapter, various aspects of Social Thought have been described in an excellent manner. In the following chapters, the contributions of great sociologists like Auguste Comte, Karl Marx, Herbert Spencer, Sorokin, Max Weber, Cooley, Talcott Parsons, Vilfredo Pareto, Emile Durkheim, Ferdinand Tonnies, George Simmel, Thorstein Veblen, Robert K. Merton, and Arnold J. Toynbee have been discussed comprehensively. Special attention has been given to Karl Marx and Emile Durkheim in Chapters 3 and 10, respectively, and their various theories have been given in a graphic manner so as to meet the requirements of the students of Political Science and Public Administration in particular and other students in general.
The book has been written in lucid style and simple language, and is designed to meet the requirements of students, both at the college and the university levels. Concepts, theories, and ideas are explained with appropriate examples. Suitable sub-headings are given to facilitate easy understanding.