This academic volume presents foundational texts and key authors in sociology and ethnology. The work serves as a resource for understanding the historical development of these social science disciplines through primary source materials. Edited by A. Gras, it compiles essential readings that have shaped sociological and ethnological thought, making it valuable for students and researchers in the social sciences. Published in 2000 by Publications de la Sorbonne, the paperback edition provides accessible coverage of core theoretical works in these interconnected fields.