Originally published in 1949, this third edition of Sociology in 1966 asks the questions: What do sociologists study? What methods do they employ? How far are economic and political patterns, population distribution, the accepted system of social institutions, religious and ethical ideas responsible for the social structure, how far for social diseases such as poverty and crime? The author provides the answers with a clear account of sociology as a discipline at the time. Today it can be read in its historical context.

About the Author

W. J. H. Sprott (1897-1971) was a British psychologist who, at the time of original publication was Emeritus Professor at the University of Nottingham.

Reviews

Review for the original edition:

'Introductions to sociology are notoriously difficult to compile. The range of the topics that have to be covered is so wide that any selection is apt to appear arbitrary and the problems so complex that a short treatment is likely to be superficial. Professor Sprott succeeds admirably in facing these difficulties. He is to be congratulated in particular on not indulging in dreary arguments about the possibility of sociology as a science. He proceeds confidently to give an account of what sociology is about by describing what sociologists of repute actually do. Considered as an outline, the treatment is lucid and cogent ... always judicious and penetrating. The book can be warmly recommended to all those who wish to know what sociology is about.' - The Listener

Book Information
ISBN 9781041242147
Author W. J. H. Sprott
Format Hardback
Page Count 194
Imprint Routledge
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd