Description: (American Sociologist and Protestant Theologian)
Peter L. Berger was an accomplished sociologist and theologian recognized for his important work in the fields of sociology of knowledge, sociology of religion, and sociological theory. He played a key role in writing the influential book "The Social Construction of Reality" and authored other significant works like "Invitation to Sociology" and "The Sacred Canopy." Throughout his career, Berger taught at respected institutions including The New School for Social Research, Rutgers University, and Boston University, where he also directed the Institute for the Study of Economic Culture before retiring.