However, Durkheim's sociology overshadowed Tarde's insights, and it was not until U.S. scholars, such as the Chicago school, took up his theories that they became famous.
Cu toate acestea, sociologia lui Durkheim a umbrit viziunea lui Tarde, dar unii oameni de știință americani, precum cei din școala de la Chicago, au  preluat teoriile sale și le-au făcut celebre.