William Graham Sumner
William Graham Sumner
William Graham Sumner (October 30, 1840 – April 12, 1910) was an American social scientist and educator born in Paterson, New Jersey. A prominent figure in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, he was a professor at Yale University and is known for his influential ideas in sociology and economics. Sumner's work often emphasized individualism and social Darwinism, making him a significant voice in American intellectual history.
Personal Name: William Graham Sumner
Birth: 1840
Death: 1910
William Graham Sumner Books
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“An able critical treatment of Jackson’s part in the political and financial history of the United States from 1824 to 1840. An excellent brief life.”
— A.L.A. Catalog 1926
