Kidd, Benjamin, 1858-1916 (sociologist)
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1858 - 1916
Biography
Benjamin Kidd (1858-1916), socialist, was born near Bandon, county Cork, on 9/9/1858. He worked as a clerk for the Inland Reveinue at Somerset House, London, from 1877 until the success of his 'Social Evolution' (1894) allowed him to resign his position and concentrate on writing. Kidd took advantage of his new independence to travel around the U.S.A. and Canada (1898) and to visit South Africa (1902). He published 'Principles of Western Civilization' in 1902, and wrote 'The science of power' (1918) and 'A philosopher with nature' (1921), which appeared posthumously. He died at South Croydon on 2/10/1916
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Fonds
Benjamin Kidd: Correspondence
Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.8069
Dates:
1800-1916 (19th century - 20th century)
Conditions Governing Access:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
Fonds
Benjamin Kidd: Drafts of 'Social Evolution'
Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.7561
Scope and Contents
Rough manuscript drafts of 'Social Evolution', and an annotated, mainly manuscript, copy.
Dates:
1893
Conditions Governing Access:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Found in:
Cambridge University Library