Georges Sorel
His first publication in 1896 marked the beginning of a prolific career that would produce several landmarks in the sociological literature. Like many members of the "Année Sociologique" group, Mauss was attracted to socialism, especially that espoused by Jean Jaurès. He was particularly active in the events of the Dreyfus affair. Towards the end of the century, he helped edit such left-wing papers as "Le Populaire", "L'Humanité" and "Le Mouvement socialiste", the last in collaboration with Georges Sorel.