The Social Thought of Georg Simmel

<p style=margin: 0pt;>This new volume of the SAGE Social Thinkers series <i>The Social Thought of Georg Simmel</i><i> </i>provides a concise introduction to the work life and influences of Georg Simmel. Horst J. Helle closely examines the writings and ideas of Simmel that introduced a new way of looking at culture and society and helped establish sociology’s place among the academic fields. The book focuses on the key intellectual concerns of Simmel including the process of individualization religion private and family life cities and modernization.  It is ideal for use as a self-contained volume or in conjunction with other sociological theory books.</p>