Anthony Giddens Books in Order
Anthony Giddens, Baron Giddens, is a renowned British sociologist, celebrated for his theory of structuration and holistic views on modern societies. As one of the most prominent modern contributors to sociology, he has authored at least 34 books, translated into 29 languages, with an average of over one new book published annually. In 2007, Giddens ranked as the fifth most-referenced author in the humanities. His academic career is marked by three distinct stages. Initially, he redefined sociology's scope and methodology through critical reinterpretations of the classics, as seen in 'Capitalism and Modern Social Theory' (1971) and 'New Rules of Sociological Method' (1976). He then developed the theory of structuration, emphasizing agency and structure, with works like 'Central Problems in Social Theory' (1979) and 'The Constitution of Society' (1984), catapulting him to international fame. Currently, Giddens explores modernity, globalization, and politics, critiquing postmodernity and advocating for a "utopian-realist" third way in politics, as evident in 'The Consequences of Modernity' and other writings.
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Book Series by Anthony Giddens
- #1AmazonThe Transformation of Intimacy(1992)
- #1AmazonCapitalism and Modern Social Theory: An Analysis of the Writings of Marx, Durkheim and Max Weber(1971)
- #2AmazonCentral Problems in Social Theory: Action, Structure, and Contradiction in Social Analysis(1979)
- #3AmazonSociology: A brief but critical introduction(1986)
- #4AmazonThe Nation-State and Violence: Volume 2 of A Contemporary Critique of Historical Materialism(1987)
- #5AmazonSocial Theory And Modern Sociology(1991)
- #6AmazonModernity and Self-Identity: Self and Society in the Late Modern Age(1991)
- #7AmazonNew Rules of Sociological Method: A Positive Critique of Interpretative Sociologies(1993)
- #8AmazonReflexive Modernization: Politics, Tradition and Aesthetics in the Modern Social Order (With: Ulrich Beck)(1994)
- #9AmazonA Contemporary Critique of Historical Materialism(1995)
- #10AmazonIn Defence of Sociology: Essays, Interpretations and Rejoinders(1996)
- #11AmazonThe Global Third Way Debate(1998)
- #12AmazonThe New Egalitarianism(2005)
- #13AmazonEurope in the Global Age(2006)
- #14AmazonIntroduction to Sociology(2007)
- #15AmazonEssentials of Sociology(2007)
- #16AmazonPolitics and Sociology in the Thought of Max Weber(2013)
- #17AmazonStudies in Social and Political Theory(2015)
- #1AmazonThe Class Structure Of The Advanced Societies(1973)
- #2AmazonClasses, Power and Conflict: Classical and Contemporary Debates(1982)
- #3AmazonProfiles And Critiques In Social Theory(1982)
- #4AmazonDurkheim on Politics and the State(1986)
- #5AmazonThe Constitution of Society: Outline of the Theory of Structuration(1991)
- #6AmazonThe Consequences of Modernity(1991)
- #7AmazonHuman Societies: Introductory Reader in Sociology(1992)
- #8AmazonBeyond Left and Right: The Future of Radical Politics(1994)
- #9AmazonPolitics, Sociology, and Social Theory(1995)
- #10AmazonDurkheim(1997)
- #11AmazonConversations with Anthony Giddens(1998)
- #12AmazonThe Third Way: The Renewal of Social Democracy(1998)
- #13AmazonThe Third Way and Its Critics(1998)
- #14AmazonOn the Edge (With: Will Hutton)(2000)
- #15AmazonWhere Now for New Labour?(2002)
- #16AmazonRunaway World: How Globalization is Reshaping Our Lives(2003)
- #17AmazonThe Progressive Manifesto: New Ideas for the Centre-Left(2003)
- #18AmazonGlobal Europe, Social Europe(2006)
- #19AmazonOver to You, MR Brown: How Labour Can Win Again(2007)
- #20AmazonThe Politics of Climate Change(2009)
- #21AmazonTurbulent and Mighty Continent(2013)
About Anthony Giddens
Anthony Giddens, Baron Giddens, is a renowned British sociologist, celebrated for his theory of structuration and holistic views on modern societies. As one of the most prominent modern contributors to sociology, he has authored at least 34 books, translated into 29 languages, with an average of over one new book published annually. In 2007, Giddens ranked as the fifth most-referenced author in the humanities. His academic career is marked by three distinct stages. Initially, he redefined sociology's scope and methodology through critical reinterpretations of the classics, as seen in 'Capitalism and Modern Social Theory' (1971) and 'New Rules of Sociological Method' (1976). He then developed the theory of structuration, emphasizing agency and structure, with works like 'Central Problems in Social Theory' (1979) and 'The Constitution of Society' (1984), catapulting him to international fame. Currently, Giddens explores modernity, globalization, and politics, critiquing postmodernity and advocating for a "utopian-realist" third way in politics, as evident in 'The Consequences of Modernity' and other writings.
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