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Herbert Spencer (1820-1903) was a major figure in the early development of sociology, famous for work which likened society to an organism and analysed it in evolutionary terms. In this context he was contributing to evolutionary theory before as well as after Darwin and argued consistently that society would be perfected through the operation of the principle that every man should be left free to... Read more
1. General Assessments of Spencer's Work and Impact
2. Spencer, Darwin and Social Darwinism
Spencer Comte, T õnnies and Durkheim
The Theory of Evolution and Social Change
3. Conceptions of Society
Spencer, Psychology and Evolution
Spencer, Ethics and Evolution
4. Political Aspects of Evolution
Women, the Family, Children and Welfare
2. Spencer, Darwin and Social Darwinism
Spencer Comte, T õnnies and Durkheim
The Theory of Evolution and Social Change
3. Conceptions of Society
Spencer, Psychology and Evolution
Spencer, Ethics and Evolution
4. Political Aspects of Evolution
Women, the Family, Children and Welfare
Biography
Edited by John Offer
