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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.

Niklas Luhmann

Niklas Luhmann

1927 – 1998

Germany

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Stephen Lyng

Stephen Lyng

1948

United States

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David Lyon

David Lyon

1948

Canada

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Karl Marx

Karl Marx

1818 – 1883

Germany

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Thomas Mathiesen

Thomas Mathiesen

1933 – 2021

Norway

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David Matza

David Matza

1930 – 2018

United States

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Henry D. McKay

Henry D. McKay

1899 – 1980

United States

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Herbert Mead

Herbert Mead

1863 – 1931

USA

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Robert King Merton

Robert King Merton

1910 – 2003

United States

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James W. Messerschmidt

James W. Messerschmidt

1949

United States

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Steven F. Messner

Steven F. Messner

1951

United States

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Charles Wright Mills

Charles Wright Mills

1916 – 1962

United States

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