Durkheim and Modern Sociology

Durkheim and Modern Sociology

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Publisher's Synopsis

The works of Emile Durkheim have had an enormous influence on sociology. This book provides, first, a clearly written introduction to Durkheim's major works, looking at each of the major fields to which he contributed. Secondly, it examines the ways in which Durkheim has continued to provide inspiration in a variety of areas within sociology. It therefore focuses closely on live issues within the subject and shows the continuing relevance of Durkheim's work to issues of topical concern, such as the division of labour and class conflict, the state, race, education, law and deviance and religion. Thirdly, it provides an assessment of the interpretations of Durkheim as a 'radical' thinker, in contrast to the view of him as fundamentally conservative. It will provide a valuable introduction to students of one of sociology's founding fathers and will be of interest to those interested in sociology as a whole for its assessment of the contemporary relevance of Durkheim's thought for major issues.

Book information

ISBN: 9780521259231
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Pub date:
DEWEY: 301.0924
DEWEY edition: 19
Language: English
Number of pages: 276
Weight: 55g
Height: 228mm
Width: 152mm