William Graham Sumner
William Graham Sumner was an American clergyman, social scientist, and neoclassical liberal. He taught social sciences at Yale University, where he held the nation's first professorship in sociology and became one of the most influential teachers at any major school.
Folkways A Study of the Sociological Importance of Usages, Manners, Customs, Mores, and Morals
"Folkways" by William Graham Sumner is a sociological treatise written in the early 20th century. The work explores the concept of "folkways," which S...
By William Graham Sumner
What Social Classes Owe to Each Other
"What Social Classes Owe to Each Other" by William Graham Sumner is a sociopolitical treatise written in the late 19th century. The work critically ex...
By William Graham Sumner
The Forgotten Man, and Other Essays
"The Forgotten Man and Other Essays" by William Graham Sumner is a collection of essays focusing on political economy and social philosophy written in...
By William Graham Sumner