The Coming Fin De Siècle: An Application of Durkheim's Sociology to Modernity and Postmodernism

First Published in 1991, this book attempts to show the relevance of Durkheim’s sociology to the debate on modernity and postmodernism. It does so by examining how Durkheim’s ideas can be applied to current social issues. The author argues that there are striking parallels between the social context of the 1890s, when Durkheim began to publish in book form, and today.

The book will appeal to the readers of sociology, as well as the related disciplines of philosophy, psychology, cultural stu...