Peter L. Berger
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Summary
Peter L. Berger was born on March 17, 1929[1], in Vienna[2]. He died on June 27, 2017[3], in Brookline[4]. He worked as a sociologist[5], theologian[6], and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,550 views/month, #7,169 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[9], Austria[10]
- Field of work: sociology of religion[11], Lutheranism[12]
- Position held: professor[13]
- Employer: Boston University[14], The New School[15], Rutgers University[16]
- Educated at: Wagner College[17], The New School[18]
- Notable work: The Social Construction of Reality[19]
- Award received: Dr. Leopold Lucas Prize[20], Manès-Sperber-Preis[21], Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[22], honorary doctorate from the University of Notre Dame[23], Honorary doctors of Ghent University[24], honorary doctor of the University of Munich[25], honorary doctor of Loyola University Chicago[26]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[27]
- Religion or worldview: Lutheranism[28]
- Sex or gender: male[29]
- Cause of death: heart failure[30]
- Academic degree: Doctor of Philosophy[31]
- Family name: Berger[32]
- Given name: Peter[33]
- Topic's main category: Category:Peter L. Berger[34]
- Manner of death: natural causes[35]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[36]
- Birth name: Peter Ludwig Berger[37]
- Name in native language: Peter Ludwig Berger[38]
Why It Matters
Peter L. Berger has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 49 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]
He has been cited as an influence by Pierre Bourdieu[41], a philosopher[42], 1930–2002[43], of France[44], awarded the CNRS Gold medal[45], specialised in sociology[46]; Bernard Lahire[47], a sociologist[48], b. 1963[49], of France[50], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[51], specialised in sociology[52]; and Thomas Luckmann[53], a philosopher[54], 1927–2016[55], of Germany[56], specialised in sociology of religion[57].
Works attributed to him include The Social Construction of Reality[58], a written work[59] and Invitation to Sociology[60], a literary work[61].
FAQs
Where was Peter L. Berger born?
Peter L. Berger was born in Vienna[2].
Where did Peter L. Berger die?
Peter L. Berger died in Brookline[4].
What did Peter L. Berger do for work?
Peter L. Berger worked as a sociologist[5], theologian[6], and university teacher[7].
Where did Peter L. Berger go to school?
Peter L. Berger was educated at Wagner College[17] and The New School[18].
What awards did Peter L. Berger receive?
Honors received include Dr. Leopold Lucas Prize[20], Manès-Sperber-Preis[21], Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[22], and honorary doctorate from the University of Notre Dame[23].
Who did Peter L. Berger influence?
Peter L. Berger has been cited as an influence by Pierre Bourdieu[41], Bernard Lahire[47], and Thomas Luckmann[53].