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British sociologist (born 1938)

Also known as: Anthony Giddens, Baron Giddens, Professor Anthony Giddens, Baron Giddens, Энтони Гидденс, أنتوني غيدنز, 앤서니 기든스

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Known works

The transformation of intimacy
Turbulent And Mighty Continent What Future For Europe
The Global Third Way Debate
Modernity and self-identity
Sociology