Anthony Giddens, Baron Giddens (born 18 January 1938) is a British
sociologist who is known for his
theory of structuration and his
holistic view of modern societies. He is considered to be one of the most prominent modern sociologists, the author of at least 34 books, published in at least 29 languages, issuing on average more than one book every year. In 2007, Giddens was listed as the fifth most-referenced author of books in the humanities.