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Social Cohesion and Organization

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Social Cohesion and Organization

Early theories of social relations
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Max Weber (1864-1920) --a German sociologist, philosopher and political economist who strongly influenced social theory and social science research.

Weber: Some Key Concepts

  • Cultural influences embedded in religion were responsible for the rise of capitalism
  • Categorized social authority into distinct forms: charismatic, traditional, and rational-legal
  • defined "the state" as an entity that successfully monopolizes the legitimate use of physical force within a given territory
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Emile Durkheim (1858-1917) --a French sociologist and philosopher who strongly influenced the fields of sociology and anthropology

Durkheim: Some Key Concepts

  • Argues that division of labor drives social change and drives societal progress
  • Mechanical vs. organic solidarity
  • Ritual/Collective effervescence
  • Collective Consciousness
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Theoretical Framework
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Relevance today?

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