Pierre Guillaume Frédéric le Play
French social scientist and researcher
Born
1806
219 years ago
Died
April 5th, 1882
143 years ago — 76 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
France
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A pioneer in the field of sociology, contributed to the development of social sciences through empirical research. Developed the method of case studies to analyze the family as a social unit. Established the concept of 'social observatory' to systematically gather data on working-class lives. Founded the French school of sociology and influenced future sociologists and social reformers.
Developed the family case study method
Founded the French school of sociology
Published 'Les Ouvriers' in 1855
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