In this work, first published in 1912, Emile Durkheim examines a wide range of religious topics including: forms of animism, naturism, and totemism; fundamental concepts such as the soul, spirits and gods; and cults and rites. He argues that the origins of religion are social in nature, and that religious forms cannot be understood apart from their functions.
- ISBN10 1439118191
- ISBN13 9781439118191
- Publish Date 11 May 2010 (first published 1 February 1965)
- Publish Status Active
- Imprint Free Press
- Format eBook
- Pages 464
- Language English