The Social System
The Social System

Author: Talcott Parsons

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2013-08-21

Total Pages: 448

ISBN-13: 1134927746

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This book brings together, in systematic and generalized form, the main outlines of a conceptual scheme for the analysis of the structure and processes of social systems. It carries out Pareto's intention by using the "structural-functional" level of analysis.

Talcott Parsons on Economy and Society (RLE Social Theory)
Talcott Parsons on Economy and Society (RLE Social Theory)

Author: Bryan S. Turner

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2014-08-27

Total Pages: 136

ISBN-13: 1317652258

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'In this remarkable collection of essays, Holton and Turner demonstrate that Parsonian sociology addresses the most central problems of our time – issues of sickness and health, power and inequality, the nature of capitalism and its possible alternatives. They develop a mature and original perspective on Parsons as the only classical theorist who avoided crippling nostalgia. Holton and Turner not only talk about Parsonian sociology in a profound and insightful way, they do it, and do it well. As sociology moves away from the rigid dichotomies of earlier debate, this book will help point the way.' – Jeffrey Alexander, Professor and Director of Graduate Studies in Sociology, UCLA

Authority
Authority

Author: Frank Furedi

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2013-09-12

Total Pages: 455

ISBN-13: 1107007283

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'Who is in authority?' is a question we can no longer answer with confidence. This history of authority explains why.