The Anthem Companion to Peter Berger

Analyses the work of one of the most prominent sociologists of the past half century and what defines his enduring importance as a leading figure in social science.

Peter L. Berger (19292017) was among the most prominent sociologists of the past half century.

Peter L. Berger (1929–2017) was among the most prominent sociologists of the past half-century. He co-authored with Thomas Luckmann, The Social Construction of Reality, considered to be a modern classic of social science. His work on social theory, the sociology of religion, third-world development, and the role of capitalism in modern life define his enduring importance as a leading figure in social science. Berger established an international reputation for his various studies of economic development in different parts of the world, including Central America and South Africa.