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Ronald David Laing (1927–1989) was a British psychiatrist and a leading figure in the anti-psychiatry movement of the 1960s and 70s. He was born in Glasgow. Laing studied medicine at…

Niklas Luhmann (1927-1998) was a German sociologist and systems theorist. Luhmann is renowned for his attempt to develop a sociological model capable of accounting for every aspect of contemporary society.…

John Heywood (c.1497- c.1580) was an English author and playwright. He was probably born in London. He married Elizabeth Rastell, niece of Sir Thomas More. From 1519 under Henry VIII,…

William Archer (1856–1924) was a Scottish writer, drama critic, and translator. He was born in Perth, Scotland, and educated at Edinburgh University. He spent periods of his boyhood with his…