The Division Of Labor In Society Emile Durkheim
Emile Durkheim's seminal work, "The Division of Labor in Society," is a foundational text in sociological theory, exploring how the specialization of tasks impacts social solidarity and cohesion. Durkheim details the evolution from mechanical to organic solidarity, analyzing the mechanisms that integrate modern societies and the potential for social disorganization, or anomie. This classic study remains crucial for understanding the structural and moral foundations of contemporary social life.