Sociology: An Introduction (Revised Third Edition)

Author: Zheng Hangsheng
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: The object of sociology is a very important issue. The correct resolution of this issue determines the theoretical framework of sociology, defines the unique perspective of this discipline, clarifies its differences and connections with other social sciences, specifies the direction and main approaches for this discipline to serve socialist practice, and ultimately establishes the necessity of its existence. To understand and grasp sociology requires understanding and grasping its object. The development of sociology itself, whether it began with Comte in Western sociology or with Marx in Marxist sociology, has undergone an evolution from general social philosophy to specialized, specific social sciences. This book adheres to the academic orientation of sinicizing sociology, taking the theory of social operation as its main thread and the perspective of social transformation for explanation. It provides a comprehensive and systematic introduction to the basic theories and research methods of sociology from both micro and macro levels. This book strives to reflect the latest trends in China's social development and the latest advancements in Chinese sociological research, achieving a balance of cutting-edge content, completeness, standardization, and readability.