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

English · Hardback

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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.>

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Authors Emile Durkheim
Assisted by Steven Lukes (Editor)
Publisher Macmillan
 
Languages English
Product format Hardback
Released 25.10.2013
 
EAN 9781137347718
ISBN 978-1-137-34771-8
No. of pages 272
Subjects Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories

B, Sociology, Sociological Theory, Political Science and International Studies

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