# Emile Durkheim
## Introduction
- Editorial Introduction by a Leading Durkheim Scholar
- Overview of Durkheim's Life and Contributions
- Importance of Durkheim in Contemporary Sociology
- Structure and Themes of the Book
## Part I: Durkheim's Core Sociological Theories
- The Division of Labor in Society
- Mechanical and Organic Solidarity
- Social Cohesion and Differentiation
- Anomie and Its Implications
- The Rules of Sociological Method
- Defining Social Facts
- Methodological Principles for Sociological Research
- The Role of Statistics in Sociology
- Suicide: A Study in Sociology
- Types of Suicide: Egoistic, Altruistic, Anomic, Fatalistic
- Social Integration and Regulation
- Empirical Evidence and Analysis
## Part II: Religion and Morality
- The Elementary Forms of Religious Life
- The Sacred and the Profane
- Totemism and Collective Consciousness
- Religion as a Social Phenomenon
- Moral Education
- The Role of Education in Society
- Instilling Moral Values
- Relationship Between Individual and Society
## Part III: Law and Social Institutions
- The Evolution of Law and Justice
- Restitutive vs. Repressive Law
- Law as a Reflection of Social Solidarity
- Legal Systems and Social Change
- Crime and Punishment
- Function of Punishment in Society
- Crime as a Normal Social Fact
- Societal Responses to Deviance
## Part IV: Contemporary Perspectives on Durkheim
- Modern Interpretations of Durkheim’s Work
- Relevance of Durkheim in Today’s World
- Critiques and Extensions of His Theories
- Applications in Current Sociological Debates
- Secondary Readings by Contemporary Social Thinkers
- Connecting Durkheim’s Ideas to Modern Issues
- Globalization and Social Solidarity
- Technology, Anomie, and Social Change
## Part V: Thematic Exploration of Durkheim’s Writings
- Lesser-Known Texts and Their Insights
- Early Essays on Social Theory
- Unpublished Manuscripts and Lectures
- Hidden Gems in Durkheim’s Oeuvre
- Cross-Thematic Connections
- Intersections Between Religion, Law, and Morality
- Durkheim’s Influence on Other Disciplines
- Bridging Classical and Contemporary Sociology
## Conclusion
- Synthesis of Durkheim’s Legacy
- Enduring Impact on Sociological Thought
- Challenges and Opportunities for Future Research
- Final Reflections on the Relevance of Durkheim Today