Final Answer:
Durkheim's book "The Division of Labor in Society" (not "The Divisions of Labor") examined the changes in societal cohesion and solidarity resulting from the division of labor in different types of societies.
Step-by-step explanation:
Émile Durkheim, a prominent sociologist, explored the impact of the division of labor on society in his influential work, "The Division of Labor in Society," published in 1893. He examined how societies evolved from mechanical solidarity (found in simpler, pre-industrial societies) to organic solidarity (characteristic of more complex, industrial societies) due to the increasing division of labor.
Durkheim argued that in traditional societies with mechanical solidarity, social cohesion was based on similarities and shared values among individuals. As societies modernized and the division of labor expanded, organic solidarity emerged. In this form, social cohesion resulted from the interdependence among individuals specializing in different roles and functions within a complex societal structure.
The book delves into the societal consequences of these shifts in the division of labor, emphasizing how changes in economic structures impact social integration and solidarity.