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The Cambridge Companion to Durkheim

By Jeffrey C. Alexander (Ed.) , Philip Smith (Ed.)

Book information

Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Year
2005
ISBN
052100151X, 9780521001519
LCC
HM465 .C36 2005
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
1 MB (1571595 bytes)
Series
Cambridge Companions to Philosophy
Edition
1st
Pages
442\429
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07

Description

Long recognized as a foundational figure in the development of social scientific thought, Emile Durkheim's work has been the subject of intense debate over the years. This authoritative and comprehensive collection of essays re-examines the impact of Durkheim's thought, considering the historical significance of his work as well as evaluating his ideas in relation to current issues and debates. Leading authorities in the field have contributed to this landmark volume that redefines the relevance of Durkheim to the human sciences in the twenty-first century.

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