Sociology. General course. Textbook

The purpose of this textbook is to help studying sociology scientifically comprehend the processes of the emergence and development of ideas about the structure of social life and the main historical stages of the formation of sociology as a science, to master the methodology of knowledge of the social norms of people"s life, get acquainted with the classical and modern sociological theories, industry directions and schools of sociology, modern Models of the development of world civilization, master the methodology of specific sociological research, as well as look into the post -industrial future of society through the lens of sociological science.
The textbook meets the requirements of federal state educational standards of higher education of the latest generation.
The book is addressed to university students studying in the field of training 03/38/04 “State and municipal administration” (qualification (degree) “Bachelor”) The textbook will also be in demand by undergraduates, graduate students and teachers of higher education organizations.
2nd edition, processed and supplemented