Anthony Giddens books in order
British sociologist
- Born
- 1938
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 39
Anthony Giddens has published 22 non-fiction books and 17 other books, beginning with Sociology (1986). The latest is Politics, Sociology and Social Theory (2013).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Anthony Giddens
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Sociology
Anthony Giddens's most-read book.
Newest
Politics, Sociology and Social Theory
Published 2013.
Non-fiction in order
Capitalism and Modern Social Theory (1971)
Elites and Power in British Society (1974)
Positivism and Sociology (1974)
New Rules of Sociological Method (1976)
Studies in Social and Political Theory (1977)
Durkheim (1978)
Central Problems in Social Theory (1979)
A Contemporary Critique of Historical Materialism (1981)
Classes, Power, and Conflict (1982)
The Constitution of Society (1984)
Social Theory and Modern Sociology (1987)
Modernity and Self-identity (1991)
The Transformation of Intimacy (1992)
The Giddens Reader (1993)
Beyond Left and Right (1994)
Conversations with Anthony Giddens (1998)
The Third Way (1998)
Runaway World (1999)
The Third Way and Its Critics (2000)
The Politics of Climate Change (2009)
Politics and Sociology in the Thought of Max Weber (2013)
Politics, Sociology and Social Theory (2013)
Other books in order
The Class Structure of the Advanced Societies (1973)
Sociology (1986)
Sociology, a Brief but Critical Introduction (1986)
Social Theory Today (1987)
The Nation-state and Violence (1987)
The Consequences of Modernity (1991)
Reflexive Modernization (1994)
In Defense of Sociology (1996)
Global Capitalism (2000)
Introduction to Sociology (2000)
On the Edge (2001)
The Global Third Way Debate (2001)
Europe in the Global Age (2006)
Essentials of Sociology (2010)
Essential Concepts in Sociology (2014)
Sosyoloji (2016)
Sociology 8th Edition (2017)
About Anthony Giddens
Anthony Giddens, Baron Giddens is an English sociologist who is known for his theory of structuration and his holistic view of modern societies. He is the author of more than 34 books and was listed, in 2007, as the fifth most cited author in the humanities. He has held academic appointments at universities across the world and has received numerous honorary degrees.
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Anthony Giddens FAQ
- How many books has Anthony Giddens written?
- Anthony Giddens has published 22 non-fiction books and 17 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Anthony Giddens's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Sociology.
- What is Anthony Giddens's latest book?
- Politics, Sociology and Social Theory (2013).
- What is Anthony Giddens's most famous book?
- Sociology (1986) is Anthony Giddens's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.