Prof Kenneth Thompson
This book examines Durkheim's considerable achievements and situates them in their social and intellectual contexts, with a concise account of the major elements of Durkheim's sociology. The book includes a critical commentary on the four main studies which exemplify Durkheim's contribution to sociology: The Division of Labour in Society; Suicide; The Rules of Sociological Method and The Elementary Forms of Religious Life.
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A concise and approachable introduction to the work of one of the big three sociologists every undergraduate has to study
Ken Thompson is one of the world's leading experts on Durkheim
1. Introduction 2. Life and Intellectual Background 3. The Work 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Sociology: Its Nature and Programme 3.3 Definitions and Concepts 3.4 The Division of Labour in Society 3.5 The Rules of Sociological Method 3.6 Suicide 3.7 Religion and Knowledge: The Elementary Forms of the Religious Life 3.8 Politics 3.9 Education
1. Introduction 2. Life and Intellectual Background 3. The Work 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Sociology: Its Nature and Programme 3.3 Definitions and Concepts 3.4 The Division of Labour in Society 3.5 The Rules of Sociological Method 3.6 Suicide 3.7 Religion and Knowledge: The Elementary Forms of the Religious Life 3.8 Politics 3.9 Education
This work examines Durkheim's considerable achievements and situates them in their social and intellectual contexts, with a concise account of the major elements of Durkheim's sociology and his profound influence.
'Exceptionally clear and reliable' - Frank Webster, THES
Examines Durkheim's considerable achievements and situates them in their social and intellectual contexts, with a concise account of the major elements of Durkheim's sociology and his profound influence.
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Prof Kenneth Thompson
Inhaltsverzeichnis
1. Introduction 2. Life and Intellectual Background 3. The Work 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Sociology: Its Nature and Programme 3.3 Definitions and Concepts 3.4 The Division of Labour in Society 3.5 The Rules of Sociological Method 3.6 Suicide 3.7 Religion and Knowledge: The Elementary Forms of the Religious Life 3.8 Politics 3.9 Education
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This book examines Durkheim's considerable achievements and situates them in their social and intellectual contexts, with a concise account of the major elements of Durkheim's sociology. The book includes a critical commentary on the four main studies which exemplify Durkheim's contribution to sociology: The Division of Labour in Society; Suicide; The Rules of Sociological Method and The Elementary Forms of Religious Life.
