Durkheim Reconsidered

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Durkheim is one of the founding fathers of modern sociology and akey figure in the development of social theory. And yet today hiswork is often misunderstood, since it is commonly viewed throughthe lens of later authors who used his writings to illustratecertain tendencies in social thought. Durkheim Reconsidered challenges the common views ofDurkheim and offers a fresh and much-needed reappraisal of hisideas. Stedman Jones dismantles the interpretations of Durkheimthat remain widespread in Anglo-American sociology and thenexamines afresh his major works, placing them in their historicaland political context. She emphasizes Durkheim's debt to thesocialist and republican thought of his contemporaries - andespecially to Renouvier who, she argues, had a profound influenceon Durkheim's approach. This book will be recognised as a major reinterpretation of thework of one of the most important figures in the history ofsociology and social thought. It will be of great interest toscholars and students in sociology, anthropology and relateddisciplines.

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'Susan Stedman Jones's book is a fiery, evocative attack on old,naive interpretations of Durkheim that have so long dominated thesociological scene. She has done a great service in callingscholars and students to look again at the texts and historicalbackground of this grandmaster. The book further points to thedevious paths sociological thought has trodden in recent years, notleast in neglecting Durkheim's fundamental ideas. Her stimulatingwork will inevitably give rise to considerable debate.' W. S. F.Pickering, British Centre for Durkheimian Studies, Oxford 'This book fully lives up to its title. It offers a coherentcritique of interpretations of Durkheim that remain widespread inAnglo-American sociology, providing a reassessment that will comeas a surprise, even a shock, to many readers.' Willie WattsMiller, University of Bristol 'Together with her previous articles, Stedman Jones' book isbeyond all doubt the best and most complete assessment on thistopic, often throwing a new light on some puzzles of Durkheimiansociology.' Durkheimian Studies 'Susan Stedman Jones' rich, remarkable book provides a largelynew investigation of Durkheim's philosophical background...Durkheim Reconsidered recommends itself to the reader forits wide documentation, method consistency, and clear sometimeseven brilliant style.' Durkheimian Studies "This book stands out to the reader with its documentation, byits coherent methodology and by its clear style of writing whichcan be described, at times, as brilliant". Giovanni Paoletti,Department of Philosophy, University of Pisa "Stedman Jones presents a lively, original and appealing thinkerfor today ... Her text is refreshing and enlightening, ideal foranthropologists, who, as Evans-Pritchard said, could makeprofitable use of Durkheim's ideas." Journal of The RoyalAnthropological Institute "A book worthy of the highest attention." European Journal ofSocial Theory
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