517 results for 'Durkheim, Emile'

Stephen Turner's biography of Emile Durkheim offers a comprehensive overview of the French sociologist and moralist. Over the past twenty years, international scholarship has reassembled Durkheim's...

This comprehensive volume explores the entire spectrum of contemporary sociological inquiry as seen by Emile Durkheim. It includes secondary readings by social thinkers of today, connecting...

This collection of essays by Émile Durkheim presents a unique perspective on society as both a dynamic system and the seat of moral life. Written in 1893, these three standalone pieces demonstrate...

This critical introduction to Emile Durkheim's sociology offers a fresh perspective on his ideas by situating them within the context of his republican politics. By examining Durkheim's defence of...

Durkheim's sociological thought is rooted in the idea that our understanding of the world is shaped by representations - rough approximations of reality created through individual or collective...

Émile Durkheim: A Life and Thought That Shaped Our World This biography will become the standard work on the life and thought of Émile Durkheim, one of the founding fathers of sociology. Durkheim's...

Durkheim and After: The Durkheimian Tradition, 1893-2020This book provides a comprehensive examination of Émile Durkheim's enduring influence on sociology and beyond. Philip Smith explores the...

This new edition of Durkheim's seminal work provides a refreshed translation of one of the key texts in the sociological canon. A carefully crafted introduction and additional material by Steven...

On Symbolism and Symbolisation: The Work of Freud, Durkheim and Mauss explores how the concepts of symbolism and symbolisation have evolved among theorists since the late 19th century. Éric Smadja...

Durkheim and Violence by S. Romi Mukherjee explores the complex relationship between power, violence, and the human experience. This interdisciplinary volume delves into the political anthropology of...

This collection of essays brings together leading international scholars from anthropology, philosophy and sociology to explore Émile Durkheim's seminal work, The Elementary Forms of Religious Life...

Durkheim and Foucault Perspectives on Education and Punishment explores the complex relationship between education and punishment in modern society. This collection of essays examines the ideas of...

This thought-provoking book explores the idea of social pathology, examining how societies can be described as 'ill' or 'sick'. Fred Neuhouser defends this concept and demonstrates its significance...

This 2017 volume celebrates the centenary of Émile Durkheim's influential work on religious life. It explores how his theories remain relevant in contemporary and historical studies of religion,...

First published in 1762, Emile was publicly burned upon its initial appearance. This revised edition presents Rousseau's treatise on education and human nature, addressing fundamental questions about...

Classical Social Theory and Modern Society explores the work of three key thinkers: Marx, Durkheim, and Weber. Their ideas continue to shape our understanding of modern society today.The book sets...

This book offers a new analysis of the works of Marx, Durkheim, and Weber, two of the most influential figures in the development of modern sociology. Recent scholarship has shed new light on their...

Emil and the Detectives by Erich Kästner is a thrilling tale of mystery and adventure. When Emil boards the train alone, he's not sure what to expect - especially from his suspicious fellow passenger...

Alan Bloom's new translation of Emile brings together the translator's gift for journeying between two languages and cultures with Rousseau's perception of the true meaning and significance of...

A collection of scattered thoughts and observations, Emile was begun as a personal project for a mother who values her own thoughts. As Rousseau wrote, his initial intention was to create a short...

Hannah & Emil is a powerful and moving novel set against the backdrop of World War II. Based on the author's own family history, this inspiring tale follows two individuals whose lives are forever...

Emil Brunner: A Reappraisal offers a comprehensive exploration of Emil Brunner's influential theology and its impact on modern Protestant thought. Alister E. McGrath provides a critical examination...

Emil's antics are back in this collection of hilarious stories. Trouble and fun follow him wherever he goes, making everyone around him laugh.No one is safe from Emil's mischief, as he gets up to all...

Emile Or, On Education explores the fundamental principles of education and its relationship with human development. Written by Jean-Jacques Rousseau, this treatise delves into the nature of learning...

Emile and the Field is a poignant picture book that celebrates a child's love for nature. A young boy cherishes his neighborhood field throughout the changing seasons, finding joy in its beauty and...

Status and power are the underlying forces that shape social interactions. This book argues that ritual is merely a surface-level phenomenon, with true social dynamics driven by status and power. The...

Emil's house has become a bit of a zoo. A sneaky rat is causing chaos, and he's determined to catch it. But hiding the trap under his father's bed might not be the best idea.As Emil navigates this...

Emil and the Three Twins by Erich Kästner is a heartwarming story about friendship and loyalty. When Emil and his detectives meet the Byrons, they discover that one of the sons, Jackie, is facing an...

Emil's adventures are never short of excitement. Whether he's teaching his pet pig to dance, being chased by a mad cow, or wrestling a robber, trouble and fun always seem to follow him.These engaging...

Written in reaction to the stultifying system of rote learning and memorization prevalent throughout Europe at the time, Emile presents a utopian vision of child-centered education. Rousseau's...

Emil and the Detectives is a thrilling tale of adventure and mystery. When Emil boards the train alone, he's unaware that his journey will lead to a wild chase across Berlin.After falling asleep,...

Emil and the Detectives is a heartwarming tale of friendship and ingenuity. When Emil's hard-earned money is stolen on his first railway journey, a group of boys come to his aid, and together they...

Set in the 1920s, Emil and the Detectives is a gripping tale of adventure and mystery. When a young boy is robbed on his first solo train journey, he teams up with a group of children turned...

Emil's adventure begins when his seven pounds goes missing on the train. Determined to get it back, he teams up with some detectives in Berlin and sets off on a thrilling quest.A young boy's...

A Man's World: The Double Life of Emile Griffith by Donald McRae is a powerful and thought-provoking biography that explores the life of Emile Griffith, a boxer who defied conventions to achieve...

Emil Nolde: the Great Colour Wizard A comprehensive monograph exploring the life and work of German-Danish painter and printmaker Emil Nolde, one of the first and most important representatives of...

Even Heskey Scored is the autobiography of Emile Heskey, a footballer who defied criticism to achieve success. Despite fierce scrutiny, he won eight trophies and over 60 England caps.A largely unsung...

The Correspondence Nolde-Klee: A Glimpse into the Creative Relationship between Two Artistic Giants. This book brings together the previously unpublished correspondence between Emil Nolde and Paul...

Emil Cioran's Criticism of the Idea of Historical Progress is a thought-provoking exploration of time, utopia, and the notion of historical progress. Daniel Branco provides a meticulous study of...

The Emil Bührle Collection: A Masterpiece Catalogue. This beautifully produced catalogue showcases one of the most significant art collections of the modern era. Between 1936 and 1956, Swiss...

A comprehensive study guide to Emile Zola's Germinal offers in-depth explanation and analysis of this 19th-century novel. This work provides a detailed exploration of class differentiation in France...

Emil Zátopek was a runner like no other. He won five Olympic medals, set 18 world records, and went undefeated over 10,000 metres for six years. But his toughness was matched by a spirit of...

First published over thirty years ago, Emile Durkheim's The Division of Labor in Society is a foundational work on the nature of sociology, updated with a new introduction and improved translation...

A Durkheimian Quest: Solidarity and the Sacred by William Watts MillerThis book undertakes in-depth investigations into the work of Émile Durkheim, aiming to restore his ideas to their original...

The story of Emil Zátopek, the greatest long-distance athlete in history, is one of remarkable rise and fall. In 1952, he became the king of the running world with an unprecedented distance treble at...

A powerful new translation of Nobel Prize winner Hermann Hesse's masterpiece of youthful rebellion. Demian is a story of self-discovery and spiritual fulfillment, as a young man awakens to the world...

A pivotal theological debate between two influential thinkers is presented in this reissue of Emil Brunner's 'Nature and Grace'. Karl Barth's response to Brunner's argument for a legitimate natural...

Emil Fackenheim's Post-holocaust Thought and Its Philosophical Sources is a collection of essays that explores the influential thinkers who shaped his philosophical thought. Fackenheim, a renowned...

Sergeant-Detective Émile Cinq-Mars is tasked with a difficult mission in Montreal, 1978. Seventeen break-ins at an apartment complex have left nothing but stolen toasters behind, but Cinq-Mars...

Émile Zola's life was marked by turmoil and bravery. In 1898, he was sentenced to prison for defending a wrongly convicted man in the Dreyfus Affair. Fleeing France with just hours to spare, Zola...

Émile André's 100 Ways to Defend Yourself in the Street is a practical guide for those who need to know how to protect themselves when walking alone. Written by M. P. Lynch, this book offers a...

Emile Gallé's Art Nouveau designs were hailed as the essence of French design in fin-de-siècle France. His works were seen as a powerful reflection on national belonging, modernity, and the role of...

Émile Zola: A Pioneer of Naturalism Brian Nelson explores the life and work of Émile Zola, a key figure in the literary movement known as naturalism. Zola's novels, such as Les Rougon-Macquart,...

A previously unpublished letter from an Italian aristocrat to a doctor in 1896 has been discovered and translated into English for the first time. The letter reveals the man's experiences with...

Demian is a deeply personal and profoundly moving exploration of the human struggle to find balance within. As a young man navigates the complexities of life, he grapples with fundamental questions...

A concise plan for self-improvement with rules and explanations to help you achieve your goals. This book offers a practical approach to bettering your life. It provides a clear framework for making...

The Rising Tide of Color challenges traditional narratives of race in American history, presenting a different story of politics and social movements. This collection of essays highlights historical...

Emile Durkheim's reflections on morality and society offer a unique insight into his vital concerns as a sociologist and thinker. This collection brings together key selections from Durkheim's work,...

This revised edition of Emile Durkheim's seminal work on sociology brings his influential ideas up to date with a new introduction and improved translation. The Rules of Sociological Method...

A new translation of Emile Durkheim's seminal work on sociology, offering a profound introduction and a fresh perspective on the author's ideas. This edition is a significant development for scholars...

David Patterson explores Fackenheim's philosophical response to the Holocaust in this thought-provoking book.Fackenheim's writing sheds light on the tensions between Jewish thinking and German...

The Nature of Borders: Salmon, Boundaries, and Bandits on the Salish Sea By Lissa K. Wadewitz University of Washington Press, 2012 For centuries, salmon management has been shaped by borders in the...

Self Mastery Through Conscious Autosuggestion by Emile Coué This book presents a unique approach to personal development, focusing on the power of the unconscious mind. Emile Coué's method emphasizes...

Suicide: A Study In Sociology by Emile Durkheim is a foundational work in sociology that explores one of humanity's most profound and complex phenomena. By examining the social frameworks within...

A Better Society We Should Create Viable Options and Solutions Needed to Create a Better Society by Emil Cosman offers a candid and critical examination of various aspects of society. The author...

Emily Dickinson's poetry is a testament to her unique perspective on life, writing, and society. This collection, Hope Is the Thing with Feathers, brings together her vast archive of verse, offering...

This book explores the intersection of sociology and modern military challenges. It addresses a gap in academic understanding by combining sociological theories with contemporary military issues.The...

Émile Durkheim's seminal work on Montesquieu's Spirit of the Laws is presented in this English translation directly from the original Latin text. This edition includes full editorial notes, as well...

Professional Ethics and Civic Morals by Émile Durkheim is a foundational work in sociology that explores the relationship between individual morality and societal structures. In this book, Durkheim...

The Elementary Forms of Religious Life by Émile Durkheim provides an insightful exploration of human social identity and its connection to religion. In this study, Durkheim examines totemism among...

Émile Durkheim's groundbreaking work on suicide and society continues to fascinate and challenge those seeking to understand one of the least understandable of human acts.In this landmark...

A reporter becomes obsessed with investigating a series of unconnected suicides, which leads him to explore the phenomenon of self-murder itself. His investigation is sparked by photos of the faces...

High on God: How Megachurches Won the Heart of America explores the emotional and social dynamics that draw thousands of people to megachurches. The authors examine how these churches create an...

Prehistories of the Future: The Primitivist Project and the Culture of Modernism explores the intersection of primitivism and modernism, challenging conventional chronologies and highlighting the...

Marcel Mauss's work has long been influential in social anthropology, but his ideas are only now being reassessed and appreciated for their breadth and freshness. This collection of essays explores...

Selected Writings by Émile Durkheim is a comprehensive collection of his works, featuring translations of previously untranslated texts and selections from various sources.The book offers a...

Émile Durkheim's Moral Education is a seminal work in the sociology of education, exploring the role of schools in shaping moral values. In this collection of 18 lectures, Durkheim examines the key...

Émile Durkheim's seminal work "Las formas elementales de la vida religiosa" is a foundational text in sociology that explores the relationship between religion and society. This study focuses on the...

Sexing the Citizen: Morality and Masculinity in France, 1870-1920 by Judith Surkis explores how marriage became central to the making of a republican social order in Third Republic France. Marriage...

The New Century Bergsonism, Phenomenology and Responses to Modern Science by Keith Ansell-Pearson and Alan D. Schrift This volume explores the pivotal period between 1890s and 1930s, marked by...

The Division of Labor in SocietyÉmile Durkheim's seminal work, first published in 1893, explores the construction of social order in modern societies. He argues that this order arises from two...

Follow the journey of Emily Starr, a young girl with a vivid imagination and big dreams, as she navigates her way through three novels that explore her coming-of-age story.After her father's passing,...

Emily Windsnap's world is about to change in unexpected ways. When swimming lessons start at school, she feels an inexplicable pull towards the water.As Emily stands beside the pool, she begins to...

Suicide by Émile Durkheim explores one of humanity's most complex and intriguing phenomena: suicide. This thought-provoking work argues that social integration plays a crucial role in determining an...

This concise reader in sociological theory brings together essential writings from key theorists to provide an engaging introduction to the dynamic breadth of classical and contemporary sociological...

Emily Climbs by L. M. Montgomery is a heartwarming story about growing up and following one's dreams. As Emily leaves her home at New Moon Farm to attend high school, she faces new challenges and...

Emily Knight I Am... Becoming by A. Bello is a thrilling tale of friendship and determination. When one of Emily's closest friends is kidnapped, she leads an elite team on a rescue mission to save...

Emily Starr's life has changed forever after her father's passing. Orphaned and sent to live with her relatives at New Moon Farm, she struggles to fit in under the strict rules of her aunt, Elizabeth...

Dark times are upon us. Neci's return brings increased danger and Emily Knight is now her target. To prevent war and stop Neci from destruction, Emily must find the missing warrior first. The...

Emily Windsnap has returned home to Brightport, but she can't shake off the memories of her fantastical adventures on pirate ships and tropical islands. However, her best friend Mandy doesn't seem...

Emily Wilde's Map of the Otherlands by Heather Fawcett is a heartwarming and enchanting tale of faerie folklore and romance. In this delightful second instalment of the series, a brilliant and...

Emily Climbs is a heartwarming and thought-provoking novel about a young girl's journey to self-discovery. When Emily is given the opportunity to attend school, she is thrilled but also faced with...

It's Christmas Eve and a surprise visitor is outside the window. Father Christmas has arrived in his shiny new turbo-charged sleigh, complete with sat-nav. But things aren't going quite to plan.Can...

Emily Brown and Father Christmas by Cressida Cowell is a heartwarming story about cherishing traditions. When Emily's rabbit friend Stanley spots Father Christmas outside her window, she learns an...

Lady Emily Mystery series continues with In the Shadow of Vesuvius, a gripping tale that weaves together two distinct storylines from different eras. When Lady Emily discovers a body hidden in plain...

Cambridge professor Emily Wilde is a leading expert on the study of faeries, renowned for her meticulous research and genius scholarship. She is writing the world's first encyclopaedia of faerie...

Emily Wilde's Map of the Otherlands is a heartwarming and enchanting tale of faerie folklore and academic adventure. As a genius scholar, Emily embarks on a new project to map the realms of faerie,...

Emily Starr is certain of two things: she will be a great writer and that her relationship with Teddy Kent was meant to be. But when school ends and her friends leave, Emily makes a choice that will...

Thérèse Raquin is a novel of turbulent passion, set in a dingy Parisian apartment where the protagonist, Thérèse, is trapped in a loveless marriage. Her life is shattered when she embarks on a...

Bonjour Emily: An Unofficial Cookbook for Fans of Emily in ParisIndulge in the irresistible flavors of France with this culinary exploration, inspired by the streets and style of the City of Lights...