Biographical Dictionary of Sociologists

This biographical dictionary brings together 190 men and women past and present, who have made or are making significant contributions in the field of sociology. Each entry includes a short biography highlighting a sociologist's personal background, a detailed analysis of the theories or approaches that person contributed to his or her individual field, and a brief list of the subject's books, articles, or other professional literature. A detailed timeline guides readers to entries from 1332 to 2003, listing each sociologist's date of birth, full name, and primary field of study. An extensive glossary explains technical terms used throughout the work.

Counselor William Stewart has been writing for over 30 years. He is also the author of A Biographical Dictionary of Psychologists, Psychiatrists and Psychotherapists (2007) and British and Irish Poets (2007). He resides in Eastleigh, Hants, England.