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  2. Anthony Giddens, Baron Giddens MAE (born 18 January 1938) is an English sociologist who is known for his theory of structuration and his holistic view of modern societies. He is considered to be one of the most prominent modern sociologists and is the author of at least 34 books, published in at least 29 languages, issuing on average more than ...

  3. Anthony Giddens is a British political adviser and educator. Trained as a sociologist and social theorist, he lectured at universities in Europe, North America, and Australia before cofounding an academic publishing house, Polity Press, in 1985.

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    His theory of structuration, which explores the connection between individuals and social systems.
    His holistic view of modern societies.
    Being a prominent contributor to the field of sociology with 34 published books in at least 29 languages.
    Development of the Third Way, a political philosophy which seeks to redefine social democracy for a post-Cold War and globalized era.

    Anthony Giddens was born in London and grew up in a lower-middle-class family. He completed his Bachelor’s degree in sociology and psychology at the University of Hull in 1959, his Master’s degree at the London School of Economics, and his Ph.D. at the University of Cambridge.

    Giddens taught social psychology at the University of Leicester beginning in 1961. It was here that he began to work on his own theories. He then moved to King’s College Cambridge where he became Professor of Sociology at the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences. In 1985 he co-founded Polity Press, an international publisher of social science a...

    Anthony Giddens was also a member of the Advisory Council of the Institute for Public Policy Research and an advisor to British Prime Minister Tony Blair. In 2004, Giddens was awarded a peerage as Baron Giddens and he currently sits in the House of Lords. He also holds 15 honorary degrees from various universities.

    Giddens’ work covers a wide range of topics. He is known for his interdisciplinary approach, involving sociology, anthropology, archeology, psychology, philosophy, history, linguistics, economics, social work, and political science. He has brought many ideas and concepts to the field of sociology. Of particular importance are his concepts of reflex...

    The Class Structure of the Advanced Societies (1973)
    New Rules of the Sociological Method (1976)
    Studies in Social and Political Theory (1977)
    Central Problems in Social Theory (1979)
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  4. Anthony Giddens (1938–) A British academic and social theorist, Giddens had a strong impact on the development of a new social-democratic agenda in the UK and elsewhere, and was sometimes referred to as ‘Tony Blair’s guru’.

  5. In this paper we examine the relationship between self-identity, the sequestration of death, and the period Anthony Giddens terms `late' or `high modernity', and argue that the organisation and experience of death have become increasingly privatised.

    • Philip A. Mellor, Chris Shilling
    • 1993
  6. Feb 28, 2021 · Being a great political advisor, educator, and author of many books, Anthony Giddens has been a great treasure to sociology. His lectures and social theories have been a great contribution to the people from his period and the latter. His influential advice has been welcomed by the British Prime Minister, Tony Blair.

  7. Lord Anthony Giddens is one of the most prominent figures in modern sociology. He recieved an honorary doctorate from Goldsmiths in 2016. Born in Edmonton, North London, Anthony Giddens was the first member of his family to go to university.

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