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Peter L. Berger

American sociologist (1929-2017) · United States · On the map · Academics · Died at 88

Peter Ludwig Berger was an Austrian-born American sociologist and Protestant theologian. Berger became known for his work in the sociology of knowledge, the sociology of religion, study of modernization, and contributions to sociological theory.

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A typical day, 30 days to 6 November 2026

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Dr. Leopold Lucas Prize2010
Manès-Sperber-Preis1992
Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Honorary Doctorate from the University of Notre Dame
Honorary doctors of Ghent University
Honorary Doctor of the University of Munich
Honorary Doctor of Loyola University Chicago

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United States
Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1929 to 2017 · aged 88