The upheaval brought about by the Industrial Revolution led to profound changes in the nature of production and labor as well as the displacement of people as they sought out ways to make a living in the face of these changes. When French sociologist Emile Durkheim observed all of this, what did he call it?

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Emile Durkheim called the displacement of people and the changes brought about by the Industrial Revolution "anomie." Anomie refers to a state of disconnection between an individual and society, caused by changes in social norms, values, and structures. Durkheim believed that this disconnection could lead to feelings of aimlessness, hopelessness, and despair.

The Upheaval Brought About by the Industrial Revolution Led to Profound