Lewis A. Coser

Lewis A. Coser is widely recognized for his contributions to conflict theory within sociology, emphasizing the functional aspects of social conflict. He is also noted for his work on the sociology of knowledge and intellectual history.

Lewis A. Coser published all his major sociological works under his own name. He did not use any known pen names for his academic or public writings.

Lewis A. Coser was a prominent German-American sociologist who served as president of the American Sociological Association. His academic career was largely spent at Brandeis University and Stony Brook University, where he influenced generations of students and scholars.