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Peter Maurice Worsley (6 May 1924 – 15 March 2013) was a noted British sociologist and social anthropologist. He was a major figure in both anthropology and sociology, and is noted for introducing the term Third World into English.
Peter Worsley first considers existing theories of development, synthesizing the Marxist approach with that of social anthropologists and identifying culture—in the sense of a shared set of values—as the key element missing in more traditional approaches to the sociology of development.
The Third World: A Vital New Force in International Affairs (Nature of Human Society) by Peter Worsley (1977-12-01)
Peter Worsley first considers existing theories of development, synthesizing the Marxist approach with that of social anthropologists and identifying culture—in the sense of a...
This edition draws upon recent findings of sociological research about a rapidly changing society, upon both classical and contemporary theoretical debates and upon public controversies over social policy in fields ranging from the health service to the future of industry.
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Peter Worsley. Berghahn Books, Apr 1, 2008 - Social Science - 296 pages. Peter Worsley’s studies at Cambridge were interrupted by war service as a communist officer in the colonial forces in...
Mar 15, 2013 · Peter Maurice Worsley is a noted sociologist and social anthropologist from Birkenhead, UK. He is a major figure in both anthropology and sociology, and is noted for introducing the term "Third World" into English.
