Description "Karen Fields has given us a splendid new translation of the greatest work of sociology ever written, one we will not be embarrassed to assign to our students.
In 1893 he created the Annee Sociologique, which he edited until 1913, and he wrote seminal texts including The Division of Labor in Society, Suicide, and The Rules of Sociological Method..
Coser About the Author Emile Durkheim (1858-1917) founded the French school of sociology.
It is a labor of love for which all scholars must be grateful." --Lewis A.
Bellah Co-author of Habits of the Heart, and editor of Emile Durkheim on Morality and Society "This superb new translation finally allows non-French speaking American readers fully to appreciate Durkheim\'s genius.
The publication of this translation is an occasion for general celebration, for a veritable \'collective effervescence.\' -- Robert N.
In addition she has written a brilliant and profound introduction.
Description "Karen Fields has given us a splendid new translation of the greatest work of sociology ever written, one we will not be embarrassed to assign to our students
