Compare Durkheim's Discussion of the Division of Labor with That

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Essay

Compare Durkheim's discussion of the division of labor with that of Marx. Discuss how mechanical and organic solidarity are connected to this concept. Also, explain any errors or assumptions you feel (if any) Durkheim makes in his conception of division of labor.

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A metric unit of volume equivalent to 1,000 cubic centimeters or about 0.26 gallons.

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