Download or read book Le Play written by Michael Brooke and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-01-16 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A study and assessment of the career of Frederic Le Play (1806-1882), now recognised as a founder of modern sociology. The main theme consists of a detailed and impartial analysis of Le Play's thoughts on the relationship between society and technology. His contributions to fields other than sociology are also considered.