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Tom Bottomore

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Tom Bottomore was a British sociologist and Marxist scholar who lived from 1920 to 1992. His research addressed social classes, elites, capitalism, political sociology, and the history of sociological thought; his books included Elites and Society and Classes in Modern Society. He also served as an editor and translator of works that helped make European Marxist and sociological theory accessible to English-language readers.

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What books did Tom Bottomore write?

Bottomore's notable books include Elites and Society and Classes in Modern Society, both of which became standard references in political and social stratification. He also authored A Dictionary of Marxist Thought, an important reference work for Marxist theory.

When did Tom Bottomore live?

Tom Bottomore lived from 1920 to 1992. He was active in British academic sociology during the postwar decades and was a prominent figure in Marxist social thought.

What did Tom Bottomore research?

Bottomore's research addressed social classes, elites, capitalism, political sociology, and the history of sociological thought. He wrote broadly on both classical and contemporary Marxist theory and was known as a synthesizer of sociological ideas.

Was Tom Bottomore a Marxist?

Bottomore was identified as a Marxist scholar, though his approach was scholarly and encyclopedic rather than politically doctrinaire. His A Dictionary of Marxist Thought brought together diverse Marxist perspectives in an accessible reference format.

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