The author analyzes Durkheim's social theory from the standpoint of critical structuralism. She explores Durkheim's discussion of the relationship between the individual and society. She also addresses the question of Durkheim's understanding of the relationship between the subject and object of knowledge, and the relationship between truth and ideology.
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This text provides a structuralist analysis of Durkheim's social theory. It explores Durkheim's discussion of the relationship between the individual and society and addresses his understanding of truth and society.
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Introduction Part I: Durkheim's Social Ontology 1. The `Structure' of Individuals 2. The Social Determination of `Individuals' 3. The Individualism of Durkheim Part II: 4. Ideology and Truth: Individual and Collective Knowledge 5. Collective Ideology 6. Collective Truth
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`Jennifer Lehmann's analysis is both original and challenging.'-Contemporary Sociology

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ISBN
9780415123747
Publisert
1995-04-20
Utgiver
Vendor
Routledge
Vekt
362 gr
Høyde
216 mm
Bredde
138 mm
Aldersnivå
U, G, 05, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
288

Biographical note

Jennifer M. Lehmann is Professor of Sociology and Women’s Studies at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln.