Liberalism and Sociology: L. T. Hobhouse and Political Argument in England 1880-1914

by Stefan Collini

Book Overview

In this wide-ranging book, Stefan Collini deals with the relationship between Liberalism and sociology in late nineteenth- and early twentieth-century Britain. He discusses in particular the crucial contributions of L. T. Hobhouse, the leading Liberal political theorist of the period who is also generally regarded as the 'Founding Father' of British sociology. Based upon extensive original research, the book draws together themes from three fields...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521274087
• ISBN13: 9780521274081
• Release Date: March 1983
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 292 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"