The Cambridge Companion to Durkheim

Jeffrey C. Alexander, Philip Smith

Cambridge University Press, May 26, 2005 - Social Science - 442 pages

Long recognized as a foundational figure in the development of social scientific thought, Emile Durkheim's work has been the subject of intense debate over the years. This authoritative and comprehensive collection of essays re-examines the impact of Durkheim's thought, considering the historical significance of his work as well as evaluating his ideas in relation to current issues and debates. Leading authorities in the field have contributed to this landmark volume that redefines the relevance of Durkheim to the human sciences in the twenty-first century.

About the author

Jeffrey C. Alexander is Professor and Chair, Department of Sociology, Yale University and Co-Director of the Center for Cultural Sociology. He has published extensively in the areas of sociological theory and cultural sociology.

Philip Smith is Assistant Professor of Sociology and Associate Director of the Center for Cultural Sociology, University of Yale.

Bibliographic information

• Title: The Cambridge Companion to Durkheim
• Editors: Jeffrey C. Alexander, Philip Smith
• Edition: illustrated
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2005
• ISBN: 052100151X, 9780521001519
• Length: 442 pages
• Subjects: Political Science / General; Social Science / Anthropology / General; Social Science / Sociology / General