Explore the evolution of sociology and understand contemporary social crises with this insightful volume. Charles C. Lemert’s seminal work provides a systematic theory of social differences, brilliantly reinterpreting classic thinkers like Durkheim and Weber for the 21st century. Discover how globalization, evolving social structures, and events like 9/11 necessitate new ways of thinking about society and individual lives. This book is an indispensable resource for sociology students and academics across India, offering profound insights into social theory and its vital connection to our modern world.