david riesman
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- An American sociologist: David Riesman refers to a specific individual, a prominent American sociologist who lived from 1909 to 2002. He is best known for his influential work in sociology, particularly his analysis of American character and social behavior.
Usage
- The name "David Riesman" is used to refer to the person, his ideas, or his body of work.
- It functions as a proper noun and is typically not used with articles (like "a" or "the") when referring to the person himself.
Examples
- Proper noun:
- David Riesman's most famous book is "The Lonely Crowd." (This sentence identifies his notable work.)
- Many sociology students study the theories of David Riesman. (This sentence refers to his academic contributions.)
- The conference included a discussion on the legacy of David Riesman. (This sentence uses his name to denote his historical influence.)
Advanced Usage
- As an attributive noun: The name can be used attributively to describe concepts, eras, or works associated with him.
- Riesman's analysis of "other-directed" society remains relevant. (Here, "Riesman's" acts as a possessive adjective modifying "analysis".)
- We are examining the Riesman thesis on social conformity. (Here, "Riesman" acts as an attributive noun modifying "thesis".)
Variants and Related Words
- Riesmanian (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of David Riesman or his sociological theories.
- The essay offered a Riesmanian perspective on modern consumer culture.
Synonyms
- Sociologist: A scholar who studies the development, structure, and functioning of human society. (This is a general term; "David Riesman" is a specific instance.)
- Social theorist: A person who develops theories about society and social relationships.
Related Terms and Concepts
- "The Lonely Crowd": The title of David Riesman's seminal 1950 work, co-authored with Nathan Glazer and Reuel Denney. It is often cited alongside his name.
- "Inner-directed" and "Other-directed": Key concepts from Riesman's work describing types of social character and sources of personal values.
Noun
- United States sociologist (1909-2002)