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Durkheim and the Birth of Economic Sociology
Philippe Steiner
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Description for Durkheim and the Birth of Economic Sociology
Hardback. Emile Durkheim's work has traditionally been viewed as a part of sociology removed from economics. Rectifying this perception, this book looks at the contributions made to economic sociology by Durkheim and his followers. It demonstrates the relevance of economic factors to sociology and shows how the Durkheimians inform today's economic systems. Translator(s): Tribe, Keith. Num Pages: 264 pages, 3 line illus. 5 tables. BIC Classification: JFCX; JHBL; KCZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 164 x 235 x 25. Weight in Grams: 546.
emile Durkheim's work has traditionally been viewed as a part of sociology removed from economics. Rectifying this perception, Durkheim and the Birth of Economic Sociology is the first book to provide an in-depth look at the contributions made to economic sociology by Durkheim and his followers. Philippe Steiner demonstrates the relevance of economic factors to sociology and shows how the Durkheimians inform today's economic systems. Steiner argues that there are two stages in Durkheim's approach to the economy--a sociological critique of political economy and a sociology of economic knowledge. In his early works, Durkheim critiques economists and their categories, and ... Read more
emile Durkheim's work has traditionally been viewed as a part of sociology removed from economics. Rectifying this perception, Durkheim and the Birth of Economic Sociology is the first book to provide an in-depth look at the contributions made to economic sociology by Durkheim and his followers. Philippe Steiner demonstrates the relevance of economic factors to sociology and shows how the Durkheimians inform today's economic systems. Steiner argues that there are two stages in Durkheim's approach to the economy--a sociological critique of political economy and a sociology of economic knowledge. In his early works, Durkheim critiques economists and their categories, and ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
264
Condition
New
Number of Pages
264
Place of Publication
New Jersey, United States
ISBN
9780691140551
SKU
V9780691140551
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About Philippe Steiner
Philippe Steiner is professor of sociology at the Universite Paris, Sorbonne.
Reviews for Durkheim and the Birth of Economic Sociology
"In this intriguing, informative book, Steiner traces the development of Durkheim's economic sociology. He reveals multiple aspects of Durkheim's theoretical program and successfully demonstrates that Durkheim did not avoid economic analysts but rather shunned reductive analysis by constructing a holistic approach to economics, religion, and knowledge."
Choice "Durkheim argued that modern industrial society led to the dissolution of the social bonds ... Read more
Choice "Durkheim argued that modern industrial society led to the dissolution of the social bonds ... Read more