Download or read book Herbert Spencer and Social Theory written by J. Offer and published by Springer. This book was released on 2010-10-20 with total page 383 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Herbert Spencer remains a significant but poorly understood figure in 19th century intellectual life. His ideas on evolution ranged across the natural sciences and philosophy, and he pioneered new ideas in psychology and sociology. This book comprehensively examines his work and strips away common misconceptions about his sociology.