Emile Durkheim

by Kenneth Thompson

An excellent introduction to the work of one of the founders of sociology, demonstrating his contribution to the sociological tradition.

Genres: Sociology, Nonfiction

192 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1982

Reviews

[Cold · Rating 3 out of 5]

My grandad's Christmas gifts are not so gentle nudges towards a revolutionary streak that is (in his eyes) sadly lacking. My grandma just gives the old books she no longer wants. I once asked for her copy of Orientalism, which was just not going to happen.

Alas. Still, if someone gives me a book, I do make an effort to read it. Overall, it's a good book and I have a better idea of Durkheim's ideas. But I can see why she didn't want the book anymore.

[Felipe Feitosa Castro · Rating 5 out of 5]

Talvez esse seja o melhor livro de introdução e revisão a respeito dos estudos de Durkheim. Oferece boas referências, citações e explicações dos conceitos, seja para quem inicia seus estudos na sociologia do francês, quem está revisando ou fazendo leitura dirigida.

Recomendo (gostaria apenas de que fosse maior!).

[Michael Palkowski · Rating 4 out of 5]

As a primer, it does a fantastic job at contextualising Durkheim's arguments by focusing in on the arguments he made by analysing his books sequentially. The approach is good because it allows readers to trace the intellectual development of his ideas in different domains, whilst understanding where he amended or updated certain positions. I took loads of notes and used this text with students and would encourage other teachers to do the same