Suicide A Study In Sociology

Suicide: A Study In Sociology is a groundbreaking sociological work that examines the social causes of suicide. The book argues that suicide is often a result of the individual's lack of integration into society. Durkheim identifies different social factors and explores how varying degrees of societal cohesion or isolation can impact the likelihood of an individual taking their own life. He categorizes suicide into different types such as egoistic altruistic and anomic based on the individual's relationship with society. Durkheim’s approach is deeply rooted in social theory emphasizing the role of societal norms values and collective consciousness in shaping individual behaviors. The work explores how both social instability and social cohesion contribute to suicide providing a deeper understanding of its causes beyond individual psychological factors. Through empirical research and statistical analysis Durkheim presents a sociological perspective on a deeply personal and tragic phenomenon offering invaluable insight into the relationship between individuals and society as well as the social forces that influence personal decisions.