Emile Durkheim - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0631219919 ISBN 13: 9780631219910

Publisher: WB, 2003

Synopsis

This comprehensive volume ranges across the entire spectrum of contemporary sociological inquiry, as seen by Durkheim. It also includes secondary readings by social thinkers of today, connecting the classic writings of Durkheim to contemporary issues.

• Organizes Durkheim's writings thematically, in a comprehensive collection
• Includes selections from Durkheim's best-known writings as well as less widely-known texts that explore the themes of modern sociology
• Contains secondary readings by key contemporary social thinkers today
• Connects the classic writings of Durkheim to contemporary issues
• Includes a substantial editorial introduction by a leading Durkheim scholar

About this title

Book Description:

Often described as the father of sociology, Emile Durkheim ranks among the most important and influential figures in modern social thought. This volume captures the enduring value and importance of Durkheimian sociology, focusing on the diverse points of view theoretical, substantive, methodological, and even normative which it uses to analyze modern life. The book includes selections from Durkheims best-known writings as well as less widely-known texts that explore the themes of modern sociology.This comprehensive volume ranges across the entire spectrum of sociological inquiry, as seen by Durkheim. It also includes secondary readings by social thinkers of today, connecting the classic writings of Durkheim to contemporary issues. A thorough introductory essay by a leading Durkheim scholar, as well as his first-rate organization of material, makes this the definitive collection by and about Durkheim and his work.

About the Author:

Mustafa Emirbayer is Associate Professor of Sociology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He has written widely on Durkheim and on classical and contemporary social theory.

About this edition

• Publisher: WB
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0631219919
• ISBN 13: 9780631219910
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 324
• Editor: Emirbayer Mustafa