Richard Sennett books in order
American sociologist and academic
- Born
- 1943
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 20
Richard Sennett has published 4 novels, 12 non-fiction books and 4 other books, beginning with The Uses of Disorder (1970). The best-known is The Craftsman (2008). The latest is Designing Disorder (2020).
Updated September 2026
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The Craftsman
Richard Sennett's most-read book.
Newest
Designing Disorder
Published 2020.
Standalone novels in order
The Frog Who Dared to Croak (1982)
An Evening of Brahms (1984)
Palais-Royal (1986)
The Craftsman (2008)
Non-fiction in order
The Uses of Disorder (1970)
The Hidden Injuries of Class (1972)
The Fall of Public Man (1977)
The Psychology of Society (1977)
The Conscience of the Eye (1990)
Flesh and Stone (1994)
Respect in a World of Inequality (2003)
The Culture of the New Capitalism (2006)
The Performer (2009)
Together (2010)
Building and Dwelling (2018)
Designing Disorder (2020)
Other books in order
Families Against the City (1970)
Authority (1980)
The Corrosion of Character (1998)
Conversations with Richard Sennett (2008)
About Richard Sennett
Richard Sennett is an American sociologist who is the Centennial Professor of Sociology at the London School of Economics and former University Professor of the Humanities at New York University. He is currently a Senior Fellow of the Center on Capitalism and Society at Columbia University. Sennett has studied social ties in cities, and the effects of urban living on individuals in the modern world.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Richard Sennett FAQ
- How many books has Richard Sennett written?
- Richard Sennett has published 4 novels, 12 non-fiction books and 4 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Richard Sennett's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Craftsman.
- What is Richard Sennett's latest book?
- Designing Disorder (2020).
- What is Richard Sennett's most famous book?
- The Craftsman (2008) is Richard Sennett's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.