Durkheim: The Rules of Sociological Method : and Selected Texts on Sociology and its Method

Emile Durkheim

ISBN 10: 1137347716 / ISBN 13: 9781137347718

Editore: Springer Verlag Gmbh Okt 2013, 2013

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Neuware - This revised and updated second edition of The Rules of Sociological Method and Selected Texts on Sociology and its Method represents Durkheim's manifesto for sociology. In it he sought to establish sociology's scientific credentials and to provide guiding principles for future research. With a substantial new introduction by the leading Durkheim scholar Steven Lukes, the book explains the original argument and sets it in context. In addition, the still controversial debates about The Rules of Sociological Method's six chapters are examined and their relevance to present-day sociology is discussed. Also included are Durkheim's subsequent thoughts on method in the form of articles, debates with scholars from other disciplines, and letters. This edition contains helpful learning features to help introduce a new generation of sociology students to Durkheim's rich contribution to the field.

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• Titolo: Durkheim: The Rules of Sociological Method : and Selected Texts on Sociology and its Method
• Editore: Springer Verlag Gmbh Okt 2013
• Data di pubblicazione: 2013
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1137347716
• ISBN 13: 9781137347718
• Rilegatura: Buch
• Edizione: seconda edizione
• Condizione: Neu

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This revised and updated second edition of The Rules of Sociological Method and Selected Texts on Sociology and its Method represents Durkheim's manifesto for sociology. In it he sought to establish sociology's scientific credentials and to provide guiding principles for future research.

With a substantial new introduction by the leading Durkheim scholar Steven Lukes, the book explains the original argument and sets it in context. In addition, the still controversial debates about The Rules of Sociological Method's six chapters are examined and their relevance to present-day sociology is discussed. Also included are Durkheim's subsequent thoughts on method in the form of articles, debates with scholars from other disciplines, and letters.

This edition contains helpful learning features to help introduce a new generation of sociology students to Durkheim's rich contribution to the field.
This new edition offers an improved translation of one of Durkheim's cornerstone texts. With a substantial new introduction by world-renowned Durkheim scholar, Steven Lukes, the book explains the original argument and sets it in context. It will engage a new generation of students with Durkheim's rich contribution to the field.

Informazioni sull?autore

STEVEN LUKES is Emeritus Professor of Sociology at New York University, USA.