Observations Concerning the Distinction Of Ranks In Society

London: Printed by W. and J. Richardson, for John Murray,, 1771. Among the earliest works of empirical sociology First edition of Millar's most important work, one of the earliest and finest examples of an empirical approach to sociology. "Of a remarkably liberal tone, Millar's study of social rank covers class distinction, the history and condition of women, primitive society,… Read more about this item

London: Printed by W. and J. Richardson, for John Murray,, 1771. One of the earliest examples of an empirical approach to sociology First edition of Millar's most important work, "a pioneering attempt at a historical sociology of social authority, taking up, in turn, familial relations, age, work relations, and political and martial leadership" (ODNB). "Of a remarkably liberal tone,… Read more about this item

London: Printed for J. Murray, 1773. [4], xxii, 312pp. With a half-title. Contemporary calf-backed marbled paper boards, contrasting red morocco lettering-piece. Extremities worn, joints split. Occasional marginal ink-spotting. From the recently dispersed family estate (by descent) of George Cranstoun, Lord Corehouse (1770-1850), Scottish jurist, satirist and friend of Walter Scott and Lord Monboddo, with his armorial bookplate to FEP. The… Read more about this item

Dublin. Printed by T. Ewing. 1771. 8vo, 17x 12cm,xiv,[ii],240p., foxed, front and rear free flies wanting, in contemporaryfull dark brown calf, real raised bands, label wanting, spine cracked andglued, board edges worn, foxed, good copy. (ids) John Millar, 1735-1801.Millar was a Scottish lawyer and philosopher who counted among hisfriends and acquaintances, Hume, Lord Kames, Adam Smith and Thomas Reid.Both… Read more about this item

London: Printed For J.Murray, 1773., 1773. 8vo. pp. 2 p.l., xxii, 312. with half-title. A nice copy in modern quarter calf over contemporary marbled bds. (covers rubbed, marginal browning to outer leaves). Second Enlarged Edition. An important early exercise in modern sociological inquiry and comparative anthropology. The work, which shows the influence of Montesquieu and David Hume, contains a study… Read more about this item

hardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

Hardback. New.

Paperback / softback. New.

paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.