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Le suicide

Le suicide

PhilosophySociety
Pages
540
Published
1850
Language
English

Synopsis

Émile Durkheim's landmark study changed how we understand why people take their own lives. Instead of looking only at individual psychology, he examines how social forces and community ties influence these decisions. This foundational work remains a cornerstone of modern sociology and social science.

Prose complexity
10/10

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Thought-ProvokingInformativeIntellectualComplex
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Genres

Philosophy Society Sociology Psychology

About the author

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Émile Durkheim

Émile Durkheim was a French sociologist who helped establish the study of society as a formal academic discipline. He is best known for his book Suicide, which examines how social structures and community ties influence individual behavior. His work remains a primary resource for anyone interested in the foundations of modern sociology.