Top 20 Most Influential Books in Sociology

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The article discusses its selection of the 20 most influential books in sociology, including "Megaprojects and Risk: An Anatomy of Ambition" by Bent Flyvbjerg, Nils Bruzelius, and Werner Rothengatter. Mr Flyvbjerg, a Danish-born economic geographer, was a professor at Aalborg University in Denmark when the book was written. The book explores the history of large infrastructure projects that turned into financial disasters, coining the term "megaprojects paradox" to describe projects that continue despite typically resulting in economic nightmares. (Summary provided by Infomedia). Sources:The Report, 29-09-2024