Anthony Guiddens Books

Anthony Giddens is a British sociologist renowned for his theory of structuration and his holistic view of modern societies. His work focuses on recasting social theory and re-examining our understanding of the development and trajectory of modernity. Giddens' academic career can be broadly divided into three stages: the first involved outlining a new vision for sociology and critically reinterpreting its classics; the second developed the theory of structuration, analyzing the interplay of agency and structure; and the third addresses modernity, globalization, and politics, including critiques of postmodernity and discussions on a 'third way' in politics. His overarching ambition is to reshape social theory and deepen our comprehension of the modern era.