Full Description
There has been a growing interest in Durkheim, founding father of sociology, since the 1970s. This volume takes a look at the current stage of Durkheimian studies, pointing out paths scholars are now following as they examine the various themes of study that Durkheim opened up to the academic world. They clearly demonstrate the continuing importance of Durkheim's works and the benefits to be derived from re-reading them in the light of contemporary social developments.
Contents
Introduction
Kenneth Thompson
Chapter 1. Durkheim: the man himself and his heritage
W.S.F. Pickering
Chapter 2. General sociology
Mike Gane
Chapter 3. Religion
W.S.F. Pickering
Chapter 4. Epistemology and philosophy of science
Warren Schmaus
Chapter 5. Morality and ethics
W. Watts Miller
Chapter 6. Political sociology
Josep R. Llobera
Chapter 7. Suicide and anomie
Philippe Besnard
Chapter 8. Division of labour and economics
Philippe Steiner
Chapter 9. Education
Geoffrey Walford
Chapter 10. Reflections on the interpretation of Durkheim in the sociological tradition
Sue Stedman Jones
Notes on Contributors
Bibliography
Index
