The Elementary Forms Of The Religious Life
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Emile Durkheim
Binding: Paperback
Published: George Allen & Unwin, 1976
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This seminal work in sociology presents a profound analysis of the origins and functions of religion within human societies. It argues that religious beliefs and practices are fundamentally social constructs, emerging from collective experiences and serving to unify communities. The text meticulously examines totemism in aboriginal cultures, illustrating how these early forms of worship establish the sacred and profane, thereby shaping moral order and social cohesion. Durkheim's rigorous scholarship uncovers the enduring social mechanisms that underpin religious life, offering an indispensable framework for understanding collective consciousness and societal integration. This influential volume remains a cornerstone for studies in sociology, anthropology, and the philosophy of religion.
Author: Emile Durkheim
Binding: Paperback
Published: George Allen & Unwin, 1976
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This seminal work in sociology presents a profound analysis of the origins and functions of religion within human societies. It argues that religious beliefs and practices are fundamentally social constructs, emerging from collective experiences and serving to unify communities. The text meticulously examines totemism in aboriginal cultures, illustrating how these early forms of worship establish the sacred and profane, thereby shaping moral order and social cohesion. Durkheim's rigorous scholarship uncovers the enduring social mechanisms that underpin religious life, offering an indispensable framework for understanding collective consciousness and societal integration. This influential volume remains a cornerstone for studies in sociology, anthropology, and the philosophy of religion.