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The Anthem Companion to Peter Berger

Hardback

Main Details

Title The Anthem Companion to Peter Berger
Authors and Contributors      Edited by Jonathan B. Imber
SeriesAnthem Companions to Sociology
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:192
Dimensions(mm): Height 229,Width 153
ISBN/Barcode 9781839984549
ClassificationsDewey:301.092
Audience
Professional & Vocational

Publishing Details

Publisher Anthem Press
Imprint Anthem Press
NZ Release Date 4 April 2023
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Peter L. Berger (1929-2017) was among the most prominent sociologists of the past half century. He co-authored with Thomas Luckmann, The Social Construction of Reality, considered to be a modern classic of social science. His work on social theory, the sociology of religion, third world development, and the role of capitalism in modern life define his enduring importance as a leading figure in social science.

Author Biography

Jonathan B. Imber is Jean Glasscock Professor of Sociology at Wellesley College. He was Editor-in-Chief of Society from 1998 to 2020. He is author of Abortion and the Private Practice of Medicine and Trusting Doctors: The Decline of Moral Authority in American Medicine. He edited the Anthem Companion to Philip Rieff.