Robert A. Nisbet

1913–1996
Nationality: American
Historical Period: The 20th Century and Beyond
Robert Nisbet (1913-1996), former professor of sociology at Columbia University, is the author of Sociology as an Art Form; The Social Philosophers; Prejudices: A Philosophical Dictionary; The Sociological Tradition; History of the Idea of Progress; and Twilight of Authority, also published by Liberty Fund.
Quotes from Robert A. Nisbet:
- Robert A. Nisbet on how violent, contact sports like football redirect people’s energies away from war
- Robert Nisbet on the Shock the Founding Fathers would feel if they could see the current size of the Military Establishment and the National Government
Titles from Robert A. Nisbet:
- Author: The Present Age