Synopsis The science which deals with human association, its origin, development, forms and functions, is sociology. It attempts to formulate the laws or principles which govern social organization and social evolution. This introductory text to sociology consists of the following chapters-Culture and society; Social structure and social organization: Social Groups; Social institutions; Sociology of economic institutions; social conflict and change; Family; Kinship: System and usage; and religion etc. certainly, this book will serve the purpose of students, researchers, teachers and social scientists and activists, besides the aspirants, appearing for various competitive examinations.