Ferdinand Toennies

Ferdinand Tönnies (July 26, 1855, near Oldenswort (Eiderstedt) - April 9, 1936, Kiel, Germany) was a German sociologist. He was a major contributor to sociological theory and field studies, as well as bringing Thomas Hobbes back on the agenda, by publishing his manuscripts. His distinction between two types of social groups — Gemeinschaft and Gesellschaft — is what Tönnies is best known for. He was, however, a prolific writer and also co-founder of the German Society for Sociology. In English his name is often spelt without umlauts: Ferdinand Toennies.

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July 26 - 1855 - Oldenswort - Eiderstedt - April 9 - 1936 - Kiel - Germany - Sociologist - Thomas Hobbes - Gemeinschaft'' and ''Gesellschaft - German Society for Sociology - English

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