This book rediscovers and demonstrates the continuing relevance to sociology of the work of Ferdinand Tönnies. Providing fresh insights into his thought, it explores the key concepts in his work and considers the importance of his writing on a range of subjects, including politics, philosophy, economics and ethics.

This book rediscovers and demonstrates the continuing relevance to sociology of the work of Ferdinand Tönnies. Providing fresh insights into his thought, it explores the key concepts in his work and considers the importance of his writing on a range of subjects, including politics, philosophy, economics and ethics.