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Emile Durkheim: An Introduction to Four Major Works: 2 (The Masters of Sociological Theory) - Softcover

Jones, Robert

 
9780803923348: Emile Durkheim: An Introduction to Four Major Works: 2 (The Masters of Sociological Theory)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0803923341 ISBN 13: 9780803923348
Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc, 1986

Synopsis

This volume focuses on the four books by Durkheim which are generally accorded "classic" status: The Division of Labor in Society (1893), The Rules of Sociological Method (1895), Suicide (1897), and The Elementary Forms of the Religious Life (1912). In considering each of these works, Jones gives an account of Durkheim′s intentions and beliefs, and why he held these beliefs, taking into consideration their social and historical context. In this discussion Jones also explains how Durkheim held some beliefs because he held other beliefs, in the sense that some beliefs provided his reasons for holding other beliefs. The author then follows this with a critical assessment of Durkheim′s beliefs, indicating where these reasons were or were not insufficient, either by Durkheim′s standards or our own. This book provides an excellent introduction to these four works in particular, and to Durkheim′s sociological theories in general. It will be useful to upper-division undergraduates, as well as graduate students in sociology, philosophy, and intellectual history. Researchers and instructors will find it a valuable resource for lectures and research. "A remarkable work. . . . From presuppositions to conclusions, the presentation of Durkheimian thought is exceptionally clear, concise and pertinent. Jones succeeds in avoiding the traps associated with a summary, staying true to the essential ideas of the sociologist." --Archives de Sciences Sociales des Religions (Translated from French) " ′Translating′ Durkheim′s central ideas into undeniably more accessible language. Jones always stays close to the texts, and, in tune with his first goal, his work is a relatively accurate account of Durkheim′s ideas. In addition, Emile Durkheim is a helpful reference for specific points and definitions." --Contemporary Sociology

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This volume focuses on the four books by Durkheim which are generally accorded "classic" status: The Division of Labor in Society (1893), The Rules of Sociological Method (1895), Suicide (1897), and The Elementary Forms of the Religious Life (1912). In considering each of these works, Jones gives an account of Durkheim¿s intentions and beliefs, and why he held these beliefs, taking into consideration their social and historical context. In this discussion Jones also explains how Durkheim held some beliefs because he held other beliefs, in the sense that some beliefs provided his reasons for holding other beliefs. The author then follows this with a critical assessment of Durkheim¿s beliefs, indicating where these reasons were or were not insufficient, either by Durkheim¿s standards or our own. This book provides an excellent introduction to these four works in particular, and to Durkheim¿s sociological theories in general. It will be useful to upper-division undergraduates, as well as graduate students in sociology, philosophy, and intellectual history. Researchers and instructors will find it a valuable resource for lectures and research. "A remarkable work. . . . From presuppositions to conclusions, the presentation of Durkheimian thought is exceptionally clear, concise and pertinent. Jones succeeds in avoiding the traps associated with a summary, staying true to the essential ideas of the sociologist." --Archives de Sciences Sociales des Religions (Translated from French) " ¿Translating¿ Durkheim¿s central ideas into undeniably more accessible language. Jones always stays close to the texts, and, in tune with his first goal, his work is a relatively accurate account of Durkheim¿s ideas. In addition, Emile Durkheim is a helpful reference for specific points and definitions." --Contemporary Sociology

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Publisher
SAGE Publications, Inc
Publication date
1986
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0803923341
ISBN 13 
9780803923348
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
168