David Riesman, Nathan Glazer, and Reuel Denney
What’s inside
This seminal work analyzes the evolution of American social character and the factors influencing it, focusing on post-war society.
You’ll Learn
- Understanding of American social dynamics
- Insights into the impact of societal changes on individuals
- Exposure to pioneering sociological theories
- Enhanced perspective on consumerism and media influence
Key Points
- The shift from tradition-directed to inner-directed social types
- The advent of the other-directed personality
- The role of media and peer groups in shaping character
- The impact of consumerism and social mobility on individuals
- The correlation between social character and societal stability
- The potential future of American social character
Who’s it For
- Sociologists
- Students of American History
- Social Psychologists
- Cultural Analysts
- Political Scientists
About the author
David Riesman was a leading sociologist, Nathan Glazer a prominent sociologist and Reuel Denney a poet and academic.