The Elementary Forms of Religious Life

In The Elementary Forms of Religious Life (1912), Emile Durkheim sets himself the task of discovering the enduring source of human social identity. He investigates what he considered to be the simplest form of documented religion--totemism among the Aborigines of Australia-- and argues that the need of men and women to relate to each other socially lies at the heart of our religious experience. Read More

In The Elementary Forms of Religious Life (1912), Emile Durkheim sets himself the task of discovering the enduring source of human social identity. He investigates what he considered to be the simplest form of documented religion--totemism among the Aborigines of Australia-- and argues that the need of men and women to relate to each other socially lies at the heart of our religious experience. Read Less

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  	This is a digital edition of this title. Rent eBook (2 Options) 180 Day Rental: $6.50 (Expires May 21, 2025) 365 Day Rental: $7.50 (Expires Nov 22, 2025) Buy eBook Lifetime Access: $9.99 Title: The Elementary Forms of Religious Life by Émile Durkheim Publisher: Oxford University Press Academic UK Print ISBN: 9780199540129, 0199540128 eText ISBN: 9780192637994 Edition: 2008 Abridged Format: PDF eBook	$6.50 Rent eBook This is a digital eBook Nothing will be shipped to you Works with web browsers and the VitalSource app on all Windows, Mac, Chromebook, Kindle Fire, iOS, and Android devices Most eBooks are returnable within 14 days of purchase Questions? See our eBook FAQ