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lucy_qhuay's review against another edition
4.0
I found all the references to the ancient laws of the Hebrews or Romans and so forth a bit boring. However, Durkheim's description of mechanical solidarity and organic solidarity is really interesting. It keeps us thinking about how we can find bits and pieces of both social types in our society today.
onecheesetoasty's review
2.0
Man makes argument for 5 pages
Man refutes own argument for 5 pages
Repeat 12 times
End of book.
Man refutes own argument for 5 pages
Repeat 12 times
End of book.
spacks's review against another edition
4.0
I find Durkheim incredibly frustrating. The idea of social facts is, perhaps, an interesting concept for the time. However, his treatment of the division of labor really forces the social concept and often strides over the development of interesting perspectives from other disciplines. This is especially evident in his constant argument by negation. Another classic in Sociology, though, and another perspective to consider when viewing the economic realities of our society.
akshaybalan's review against another edition
3.0
he knows this book could be an essay, but chose to write a book on it. I love him for that. I don't think I understood all of what he's saying, but I better try to. My uni assignment depends on it.
thepinkflower's review against another edition
3.0
This was a required read for one of sociology of law essays.
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