Herbert Spencer and Social Theory
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Sociology, History
| Author: | J. Offer | ISBN: | 9780230283008 |
| Publisher: | Palgrave Macmillan UK | Publication: | October 20, 2010 |
| Imprint: | Palgrave Macmillan | Language: | English |
| Author: | J. Offer |
| ISBN: | 9780230283008 |
| Publisher: | Palgrave Macmillan UK |
| Publication: | October 20, 2010 |
| Imprint: | Palgrave Macmillan |
| Language: | English |
Herbert Spencer remains a significant but poorly understood figure in 19th century intellectual life. His ideas on evolution ranged across the natural sciences and philosophy, and he pioneered new ideas in psychology and sociology. This book comprehensively examines his work and strips away common misconceptions about his sociology.
Herbert Spencer remains a significant but poorly understood figure in 19th century intellectual life. His ideas on evolution ranged across the natural sciences and philosophy, and he pioneered new ideas in psychology and sociology. This book comprehensively examines his work and strips away common misconceptions about his sociology.
