Hofstadter, Richard, 1916-1970.,

Social Darwinism in American thought / Richard Hofstadter - Revised edition. - 248 pages ; 21 cm. - Beacon paperbacks ; 16. .

Includes bibliographical references (pages 205-242) and index.

The coming of Darwinism -- The vogue of Spencer -- William Graham Sumner : Social Darwinist -- Lester Ward : critic -- Evolution, ethics, and society -- The dissenters -- The current of pragmatism -- Trends in social theory, 1890-1915 -- Racism and imperialism -- Conclusion.


In English.

0807054615 (paperback)


Social evolution.
Sociology--History.--United States

HM22.U5 / H6 1955