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Key Thinkers in Sociology and Criminology

On this page, you will find a curated selection of key thinkers in sociology, criminology, and related disciplines. Each profile offers insights into the author's major works, theoretical contributions, and relevance for contemporary social science debates.

Theodor W. Adorno

Theodor W. Adorno

1903 – 1969

Germany

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Robert Agnew

Robert Agnew

1953

United States

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Ronald L. Akers

Ronald L. Akers

1939 – 2024

United States

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Michelle Alexander

Michelle Alexander

1967

United States

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Elijah Anderson

Elijah Anderson

1943

United States

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Zygmunt Bauman

Zygmunt Bauman

1925 – 2017

Poland / United Kingdom

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Cesare Bonesana di Beccaria

Cesare Bonesana di Beccaria

1738 – 1794

Italy

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Ulrich Beck

Ulrich Beck

1944 – 2015

Germany

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Gary Stanley Becker

Gary Stanley Becker

1930 – 2014

United States

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Howard S. Becker

Howard S. Becker

1928 – 2023

United States

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Jeremy Bentham

Jeremy Bentham

1748 – 1832

United Kingdom

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Peter L. Berger

Peter L. Berger

1929 – 2017

Austria / United States

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