1st Edition

Le Play Engineer and Social Scientist

Edited By Michael Brooke Copyright 1998
    206 Pages
    by Routledge

    193 Pages
    by Routledge

    A study and assessment of the career of Frederic Le Play (1806-1882), now recognised as a founder of modern sociology. The main theme consists of a detailed and impartial analysis of Le Play's thoughts on the relationship between society and technology. His contributions to fields other than sociology are also considered.

    1. The technologist with a social conscience 2. The engineer 3. The public figure 4. The social scientist 5. The social thinker 6. The followers

    Biography

    Michael Brooke