The Study of Sociology 1873 Edition Contributor(s): Spencer, Herbert (Author), Taylor, Michael (Editor) |
|
ISBN: 1855067471 ISBN-13: 9781855067479 Publisher: Thoemmes Press OUR PRICE: $128.25 Product Type: Hardcover Published: January 1999 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Social Science |
Dewey: 301 |
Series: Works by and about Herbert Spencer |
Physical Information: 1" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (1.48 lbs) 450 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Spencer's popular account of his leading sociological doctrines. Its publication marked the emergence of Spencer as the popular philosopher of the Victorian age. It was a highly influential work in terms of the impetus it gave to the academic pursuit of the new science of sociology and it also played an important role in shaping the outlook of many thoughtful lay persons in the Victorian reading public. |