Durkheim's Theory of Ritual and Eliade On Mythology and Ritual A 6 page paper that considers the implications of Durkheim's perspectives on ritual as they relate to the arguments presented by Eliade as he outlines the impact of myth and the development of ritual in a social context. Bibliography lists 2 sources.Filename: Ritualdu.docEmile Durkheim / Life & Works [ send me this essay ]8 pages in length. Analytical biography of Emile Durkheim's (turn-of-the-century German social philosopher) life, works, and philosophy. Bibliography lists 4 sources.Filename: Durkheim.wpsMarx & Durkheim In Modern Society [ send me this essay ]This 8 page essay defines the work of the two great theorists while exploring their possible views on contemporary issues. Both Marx and Durkheim's social, religious, and political lives are explored. The concepts from each of the men are compared in an analysis that culminates at a look at today's issue of social welfare system and the school voucher issue. Bibliography lists 8 sources.Filename: Modsoci.wpsMarx, Weber, & Durkheim / Social Theories Of The Modern Poor ? [ send me this essay ]A comprehensive 14 page paper evaluating the sociological theories of these classic thinkers in an attempt to see whether they are applicable with relevance to evaluating today's lower class citizens. Historic projects such as F.D.R.'s New Deal, Reagan's Welfare Reform, etc; are assessed with reference to sociological theory. It is concluded that what has occurred over the decades is actually a continued rise in the underclass, the working poor, with impoverished children, new immigrants, the aged, single family heads of households, inner city decline, and other poor, nearly all coming under one kind of welfare guideline or program, while we are still left without any clear understanding of what poverty is, or who the poor are and how to help them. Bibliography lists 15+ sources.Filename: Poorsoci.wpsMethodologies of Durkheim, W...
