Durkheim's contribution to the sociological analysis of history
Mustafa Emirbayer
Emile Durkheim has long been viewed as one of the founders so-called variables-oriented approach to sociological investigation. This view ignores his considerable achievements using methodology “case-based” historical analysis, most prominent among them, lectures on history French education (The Evolution Educational Thought).In this paper I first outline intimate relationship that envisioned between and then turn work for substantive illustrations approach. Finally, explore certain points intersection Durkheim's present-day concerns, especially in regard role culture opposition prospective retrospective (“teleological”) strategies analysis.
Sociological Forum