Bottomore, T. B. 1920-1992

Overview

Works:	368 works in 2,185 publications in 10 languages and 37,927 library holdings
Genres:	History Dictionaries Glossaries, vocabularies, etc Encyclopedias Reference works Criticism, interpretation, etc Academic theses
Roles:	Author, Editor, Translator, Author of introduction, Other, Contributor, Collector, Honoree, Originator, Compiler, Redactor, ed, Director, tra, Publishing director
Classifications:	HX39.5, 301

Publication Timeline

Most widely held works about T. B Bottomore

Early writings by Karl Marx( Book )
A comparative analysis of the sociology of Seymour Lipset and Thomas Bottomore : a study in the sociology of sociology by Robert Allan Fiala( )
Marx's concept of alienation( Visual )
T.B. Bottomore on Karl Marx( Visual )

Most widely held works by T. B Bottomore

Elites and society by T. B Bottomore( )

76 editions published between 1964 and 1993 in English and held by 3,188 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

In this substantially revised second edition of a classic text, Tom Bottomore reconsiders elite theory in the light of recent studies. He examines its role in relation to class structures, and considers the prospects for a more equal society

A Dictionary of Marxist thought by T. B Bottomore( Book )

90 editions published between 1983 and 2006 in 7 languages and held by 1,946 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Part dictionary and part encyclopaedia, this book covers concepts of Marxism and the individuals and schools of thought that have subsequently contributed to the body of Marxist ideas. This new edition contains 50 new entries on topics of current scholarly or general interest

Critics of society; radical thought in North America by Tom Bottomore( Book )

62 editions published between 1967 and 2014 in 3 languages and held by 1,786 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

First published in 1967, this essay in the interpretation of radical social thought deals mainly with the radical theorists rather than the doctrines of social and political movements, but makes an exception in an important discussion of the new radicalism of the 1960s. The author's main concern is to lay bare the connections between intellectual dissent and theories of society, and in so doing to explore the neglected subject of the heritage of American radical thinking. Readers of this book will not only emerge enlightened by Professor Bottomore's impressive knowledge of American radical thought, but with a greatly increased understanding of contemporary American history. He ends with the question of whether the new radicalism can find a firmer basis than the student movement or the negro revolt; can produce an ideology both responsive to the doubts and complexities of our time and capable of directing action to plausible ends

Sociology as social criticism by T. B Bottomore( )

33 editions published between 1974 and 2012 in 4 languages and held by 1,682 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

First published in 1975, this collection of essays embodies a conception of sociological thought as a critical analysis of social theories and doctrines, of social institutions and political regimes, of recent social movements. They deal, in particular, with some conservative versions of sociology and with attempts to develop more radical theories; they extend the author's previous writings on classes, elites and politics; and they analyze some of the problems of socialism in the late twentieth century. There is a close unity of theme throughout the book in its critical attempt to formulate new intellectual bases for future radical and egalitarian politics. It is written with that quiet wisdom and impressive command of sources which readers have come to associate with Professor Bottomore's work

The philosophy of money by Georg Simmel( Book )

35 editions published between 1978 and 2011 in 4 languages and held by 1,592 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

"This is the first complete English translation of the revised edition (1907) of Georg Simmel's seminal work Philosophie des Geldes, which was first published in 1900. It has been a neglected work, partly because it, and Simmel's work as a whole, is not easily compartmentalized and has equal relevance for both philosophers and social scientists. Max Weber described Simmel as a 'sociologist and theorist of the money economy,' and contemporaries compared with the work in importance with Durkheim's Division of Labour in Society, and, in part, with Marx's Capital..." - Book Jacket

Classes in modern society by T. B Bottomore( Book )

70 editions published between 1955 and 1992 in 6 languages and held by 1,567 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

The Blackwell dictionary of twentieth-century social thought by William Outhwaite( )

34 editions published between 1992 and 1998 in English and Italian and held by 1,559 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

"Twentieth-century social thought ranges widely from the social sciences to philosophy, political theories and doctrines, cultural ideas and movements, and the influence of the natural sciences."--Cover

Sociology : a guide to problems and literature by T. B Bottomore( Book )

136 editions published between 1962 and 2010 in 3 languages and held by 1,537 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Presents sociological concepts, theories, and methods in relation to the culture and institutions of India

Marx's concept of man by Erich Fromm( )

26 editions published between 1961 and 2013 in English and German and held by 1,363 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

"Marx's Concept of Man is Fromm's view of Marx. It stresses his humanist philosophy and challenges both Soviet distortion and Western ignorance of Marx's early thought. The discovery of Marx's Economic and Philosophical Manuscripts (which is included in this edition), together with Fromm's interpretation, established a new approach to Marx as a humanist and moralist, and served as a formative influence on the New Left."--Jacket

A history of sociological analysis by Tom Bottomore( Book )

18 editions published between 1978 and 2010 in 3 languages and held by 1,278 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

An anthology on the development of the main ideas in sociology from the 18th century to the present. It includes articles on sociologists of the 18th century, on Marx Weber, and Durkheim, on positivism, structuralism, functionalism, and phenomenology. The authors include Bierstedt, Coser, Freund, Giddens, Moore, Wolff and the editors

Theories of modern capitalism by Thomas B Bottomore( Book )

36 editions published between 1985 and 2010 in 4 languages and held by 1,237 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

First published in 1985, Theories of Modern Capitalism provides a succinct study of Marxist and non-Marxist theories of Capitalism, its recent development, and the prospects of a transition to socialism. The study begins with a critical examination and comparison of four major theories of capitalism, in the works of Marx, Weber, Schumpeter and Hayek. This is followed by an analysis of the most recent phase of capitalism which has been conceptualised by Marxists thinkers in various ways as 'organised capitalism'', 'state monopoly', or 'late capitalism'. Finally, Bottomore considers the question

Early writings by Karl Marx( Book )

26 editions published between 1963 and 1971 in 3 languages and held by 1,094 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

"This edition first published in Pelican Books 1975"--T.p. verso

Karl Marx by T. B Bottomore( Book )

14 editions published between 1973 and 2006 in 3 languages and held by 940 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

"Selected bibliography, works by Karl Marx": pages 185-186. Includes index

Political sociology by Thomas Burton Bottomore( Book )

47 editions published between 1979 and 1993 in English and Undetermined and held by 900 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

A substantially revised work in political sociology. The book deals with a broad range of questions concerning the organization and exercise of political power, including democracy and autocracy, the politics of social classes, social movements and political parties

The Frankfurt School by Tom Bottomore( Book )

41 editions published between 1984 and 1998 in 5 languages and held by 832 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

The Frankfurt School and its critics by Thomas Burton Bottomore( )

34 editions published between 2002 and 2003 in English and held by 806 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

"The Institute of Social Research, from which the Frankfurt School developed, was founded in the early years of the Weimar Republic. It survived the Nazi era in exile, to become one of the most important centres of social theory in the postwar era. Early members of the school, such as Adorno, Horkheimer and Marcuse, developed a form of Marxist theory known as Critical Theory, which has been hugely influential in the study of class, politics, culture and ideology. The work of more recent members, and in particular Habermas, has received wide attention throughout Europe and North America." "Tom Bottomore's study takes a controversial look at the contributions of the Frankfurt School to modern sociology, examining several issues not previously discussed elsewhere. It discusses the neglect of history and political economy by the critical theorists, and considers the relationship of the later Frankfurt School to the radical movements of the 1960s and the 1980s. His critical analysis makes the school's writers accessible, through an assessment of their work and an exploration of the relationship of Critical Theory to other forms of sociological thought, especially positivism and structuralism."--Jacket

Sociology and socialism by T. B Bottomore( Book )

26 editions published between 1984 and 1993 in English and Chinese and held by 757 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Max Weber and Karl Marx by Karl Löwith( Book )

24 editions published between 1981 and 1993 in English and held by 750 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Lowith's study of Max Weber and Karl Marx is a key text in modern interpretations of the theme of alienation in Marxist theory and rationalisation in Weber's sociology. It remains the best short student introduction to the differences and comparisons between these essential thinkers. This new edition includes a Preface by Professor Bryan S. Turner which demonstrates the relevance of the book for contemporary sociology

Marxist sociology by Tom Bottomore( Book )

35 editions published between 1975 and 2013 in 5 languages and held by 717 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Sociology, the state of the art by Tom Bottomore( Book )

14 editions published in 1982 in English and held by 611 WorldCat member libraries worldwide