Sociology and Social Theory:
* "The Ideology of Power and the Power of Ideology" (1980) - This book explores the relationship between ideology and power in shaping social structures and practices.
* "What Does it Mean to be a Socialist?" (1989) - A critical examination of the concept of socialism and its relevance in contemporary society.
* "European Modernity and Beyond: From the Black Death to the Post-Colonial World" (2000) - Analyzes the historical development of European modernity and its impact on global societies.
* "The Killing Fields of Inequality: The New World Order of the 21st Century" (2013) - Explores the growing inequalities in the contemporary world and their consequences.
Political Science and Political Economy:
* "The High-Risk Society" (1995) - Investigates the societal changes and risks associated with contemporary capitalism and globalization.
* "Between Sex and Power: Studies in the Social Construction of Gender" (1995) - Examines the social construction of gender and its role in shaping power relations.
* "Global Political Economy in Transition" (2015) - Discusses the transformations in the global political economy in the 21st century.
Other Works:
* "The Global Imagination: From Antiquity to the Present" (2021) - A study of the evolution of global imagination and its impact on human history.
Therborn's works are often characterized by their interdisciplinary approach, combining insights from sociology, political science, history, and philosophy. He is known for his critical engagement with contemporary social and political issues, and his work has been influential in shaping our understanding of the modern world.