Lord Anthony Giddens popularised the notion of the "Third Way" in political thinking, and his advice has been sought by political leaders from Asia, Latin America and Australia, as well as from the US and Europe. Frequently referred to as Tony Blair's guru, he has made a strong impact on the evolution of New Labour. He currently serves as Emeritus Professor at the London School of Economics. He is a Labour peer and the author or editor of 40 books translated into over 40 different languages.

Anthony Giddens is "the fifth most-referenced author of books in the humanities"

In detail

Anthony Giddens served as Director of the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) from 1997 to 2003. He was previously a Fellow and Professor of Sociology at King's College, Cambridge. He co-founded the academic publishing house Polity Press in 1985. He was the 1999 BBC Reith Lecturer. His first work, 'Capitalism and Modern Social Theory', has been continuously in print for more than three decades. He was given a life peerage in 2004, as Baron Giddens of Southgate. He has honorary degrees from 15 universities and has sat on the board of various public organisations, including the Institute of Public Policy Research. In 2002 he was awarded the Prince of Asturias Prize for the social sciences, known as 'the Spanish Nobel Prize'.

What he offers you

Anthony Giddens is the most widely-read and cited social theorist of his generation. His ideas have profoundly influenced the writing and teaching of sociology and social theory around the world. In particular, he developed the theory of "Structuration", which is the understanding of the relationship between individuals and the conditions around them. Most recently he has been at the forefront of developing ideas in left of centre politics.

How he presents

Anthony Giddens is renowned for his clear and fluent speaking style and continues to be in great demand by corporate clients the world over keen to benefit from his undeniable expertise in a host of very relevant subjects.

Languages

He presents in English.

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