The Career of Émile Durkheim in Brazilian Sociology, 1899–2012
in Durkheimian Studies
Author:
Márcio de Oliveira
Márcio de Oliveira
Federal University of Paraná marciodeoliveira@ufpr.br
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Durkheim's trajectory in Brazil began at the end of the nineteenth century. His work went on to become influential in the creation of Brazil's first social sciences courses at São Paolo and in the career of one of Brazil's most important sociologists, Florestan Fernandes. Currently, Durkheim remains one of the most quoted social theorists in Brazil, and his books are mandatory for every social science course in Brazilian universities. But he has not inspired many followers, and there are very few Durkheim experts in Brazil. This article attempts to understand this apparent paradox through a critical account of the main moments of Durkheim's career in Brazil, from the beginning to the present day.