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The Oxford Handbook of Émile Durkheim

The Oxford Handbook of Émile Durkheim

PhilosophyPolitics & Society
Pages
504
Published
2024
Language
English

Synopsis

This handbook offers a fresh look at Émile Durkheim, a thinker whose work remains central to understanding how societies function. The contributors challenge common myths about his theories and explain why his critique of individualism is still relevant for today's social sciences. It gathers global perspectives to make his ideas accessible to a new generation of readers.

Prose complexity
10/10

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IntellectualThought-ProvokingComplexInformative

Genres

Philosophy Politics & Society Religion Sociology

Authors

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Andreas Pettenkofer

Andreas Pettenkofer is a sociologist who writes about social theory and the history of ideas. He is best known for his work on The Oxford Handbook of Émile Durkheim, which examines the foundations of modern social science. His research provides a clear look at how classic thinkers continue to shape our understanding of society.

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Hans Joas

Hans Joas is a sociologist and social theorist who writes about the history of social thought and the sociology of religion. He edited The Oxford Handbook of Émile Durkheim and has written several