Daniel Bell books in order
American sociologist
- Lived
- 1919–2011
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 9
Daniel Bell published 6 non-fiction books and 3 other books, beginning with The End of Ideology (1960). The best-known is The Coming of Post-industrial Society (1973).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Daniel Bell
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The Coming of Post-industrial Society
Daniel Bell's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
The End of Ideology (1960)
The Reforming of General Education (1966)
Marxian Socialism in the United States (1967)
Confrontation (1969)
The Coming of Post-industrial Society (1973)
The Winding Passage (1980)
Other books in order
Crime as an American Way of Life (1975)
The Cultural Contradictions of Capitalism (1976)
Communitarianism and Its Critics (1993)
About Daniel Bell
Daniel Bell was an American sociologist, writer, editor, and professor at Harvard University, best known for his contributions to the study of post-industrialism. He has been described as "one of the leading American intellectuals of the postwar era". His three best known works are The End of Ideology (1960), The Coming of Post-Industrial Society (1973), and The Cultural Contradictions of Capitalism (1976).
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Daniel Bell FAQ
- How many books has Daniel Bell written?
- Daniel Bell published 6 non-fiction books and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Daniel Bell's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Coming of Post-industrial Society.
- What is Daniel Bell's last book?
- The Winding Passage (1980).
- What is Daniel Bell's most famous book?
- The Coming of Post-industrial Society (1973) is Daniel Bell's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.