William Graham Sumner Books

William Graham Sumner was an influential American social scientist deeply rooted in classical liberalism. As the first professor of sociology in the nation at Yale, he profoundly impacted his students and the academic landscape. His extensive writings spanned American history, economic history, political theory, and anthropology, offering a broad social science perspective. A proponent of laissez-faire economics and free markets, Sumner was a vocal opponent of imperialism, championing the interests of the "forgotten man" and leaving a lasting mark on American conservatism.