Sociologists from Austria

The following people are considered by Pantheon to be the most legendary Austrians Sociologists of all time. This list of famous Austrians Sociologists is sorted by HPI (Historical Popularity Index), a metric that aggregates information on a biography's online popularity.

1. #1

   

   Paul Lazarsfeld

   1901 - 1976

   HPI 67.4527 langs

   Paul Lazarsfeld was most famous for his work in the field of sociology. He was one of the founders of the University of Columbia's Bureau of...Read moreShow less

   Paul Lazarsfeld was most famous for his work in the field of sociology. He was one of the founders of the University of Columbia's Bureau of Applied Social Research, which is now the Department of Sociology. He is also credited with developing the two-step flow theory.

2. #2

   

   Peter L. Berger

   1929 - 2017

   HPI 66.6934 langs

   Peter L. Berger is most famous for his work in sociology and cultural analysis. He is best known for his book, The Sacred Canopy, which was...Read moreShow less

   Peter L. Berger is most famous for his work in sociology and cultural analysis. He is best known for his book, The Sacred Canopy, which was published in 1967. This book explored the way in which religion is a fundamental part of society and culture.

3. #3

   

   Peter Blau

   1918 - 2002

   HPI 54.7516 langs

   American sociologist