Richard L. H. W. Conn

Richard L. H. W. Conn (1927–1994) was an American sociologist known for his work in social theory and the sociology of knowledge. He contributed to understanding how societal structures and cultural symbols influence human behavior and social processes. Conn emphasized the importance of language, communication, and shared meanings in shaping social reality. His research often focused on how groups develop collective identities and how social norms are maintained and transformed. Overall, Conn's work helped explain the underlying systems that enable societies to function and evolve.