Le Play: Engineer and Social Scientist

by Michael Brooke (Editor)

Overview

A study and assessment of the career of Frederic Le Play (1806-1882), now recognised as a founder of modern sociology. The main theme consists of a detailed and impartial analysis of Le Play's thoughts on the relationship between society and technology. His contributions to fields other than sociology are also considered.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780765804259
Publisher:	Transaction Publishers
Publication date:	01/07/1997
Edition description:	Revised ed.
Pages:	206
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

1. The technologist with a social conscience 2. The engineer 3. The public figure 4. The social scientist 5. The social thinker 6. The followers