Resource Tag: SOCIOLOGY

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This article sets out to reconstruct a Durkheimian network theory that is derived from Durkheim’s own writings & the sociological literature that considers their relationship to network theory. Secondly, it seeks to show how this Durkheimian network theory is compatible with, & may contribute to, contemporary network theory & fields of inquiry to which network […]

The current author reviews the book “Suicide – the Ultimate Rejection? A Psychosocial Study,” by C Pritchard. While he acknowledges that the book is well written & interesting, he finds fault with Pritchard’s anglocentrism, obvious bias against active euthanasia, & glaring exclusion of current suicide research & theory. The theme of rejection is presented poorly, […]

This chapter begins with a review of the sources used by Emile Durkheim to develop his theory of suicide. This is followed by an exploration of the early history of the stream analogy, the idea that suicide & homicide are linked. Various developments, criticisms, & reincarnations of the stream analogy are traced in the works […]

This is the concluding chapter of the book: “The Currents of Lethal Violence: an Integrated Model of Suicide & Homicide,” by N P Unnithan et al. It provides a recapitulation & evaluation of the strengths & weaknesses of the stream analogy of the authors’ integrated theory of lethal (suicide & homicide) violence. Suggestions for future […]

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This encyclopedia entry discusses the life of Emile Durkheim, whose detailed study of suicide (Le Suicide, 1897) made him one of the most influential figures in the founding of modern sociology. An overview of Durkheim’s theory of suicide is provided & the distinctions he posited between egoistic, altruistic, anomic, & fatalistic types of suicide are […]

This document summarizes the lectures & workshops presented at the 2nd International Meeting “Suicide: Interplay of Genes & Environment.” Topics addressed were: 1) “Suicidal Behaviour: Influences of Time & Surrounding”; 2) “Genetic Risk Factors for Suicide Behaviour”; 3) “Interplay of Suicide & Society”; 4) “Suicide Within or Without Medicine”; & 5) “Risk Factors for Suicide […]

This review discusses Edwin Shneidman’s book “Comprehending Suicide: Landmarks in 20th-Century Suicidology”. The reviewer commends Shneidman for composing a book that has information on a broad variety of disciplines that have studied suicide: history, literature, sociology, biology, psychiatry, psychology, & survivors of suicide. The reviewer notes that Shneidman’s greatest observation is that human kindness can […]

See SIEC Number 2003-0415 for the reference for the Page et al study.

This document reviews the book by D Vagero et al, which focuses on a unique archival find – the 1913 lost essay “Suicide as a Social Phenomenon,” by the well-known sociologist, P Sorokin. The reviewer recommends this book, & especially a reading of Sorokin’s essay itself, to every person interested in historical suicidology. He also […]

For the original article, “Risk of Suicide in Twins: 51 Year Follow up Study,” please see SIEC #2003-0921

This book has 13 chapters each of which is divided into 3 parts: the first is an essay which reviews a specific book; the second is a reproduction of the title page & table of contents of the reviewed book; & the third consists of a few pages from the original text. The books included […]

Durkheim’s assertion that Catholicism has a negative impact on suicide, often referred to as sociology’s “one law,” has been seriously challenged in recent years. This paper re-examines the “one law” in relation to Durkheim’s observation that the greatest potential for individuals to be integrated into society is found in urban areas. Using 3, 108 United […]

This article analyses suicide as self-directed violence against women in India. Case studies, newspaper reports & statistical accounts compare self-destructive behaviors to dowry deaths. The author argues that women’s deaths in the household should be viewed as part of a broad incitement to suicide in which violence is internalized & directed against the self. (30 […]