Emerald Guide to Talcott Parsons

AvJohn Scott

Häftad, Engelska, 2020

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Beskrivning

This book is an introductory guide to the work of Talcott Parsons, designed specifically for students and those new to his work. It offers a comprehensive guide to reading and understanding the development of Parsons' sociological ideas, placing them in the context of his life and his position in American sociology. Scott delves into crucial resources on Parsons, including a bibliography of key works and a guide to further reading. By equipping readers to understand Parsons, the author arms them to engage with Parsons' work for themselves and to come to their own, informed judgments about his contemporary relevance.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2020-08-27
Mått:129 x 198 x 16 mm
Vikt:253 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Emerald Guides to Social Thought
Antal sidor:176
Förlag:Emerald Publishing Limited
ISBN:9781839826573

Utforska kategorier

Sociologi inom Samhälle och politik

Mer om författaren

John Scott is a highly distinguished sociologist, a Fellow of the British Academy, a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences and was awarded a CBE for services to social science. The author of over 40 books, he is currently Visiting Professor at the Universities of Exeter, Essex, and Copenhagen.

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'Talcott Parsons’ theories remain central to the developing tradition of sociological theory, but access to his work has been difficult. His writings are complex and often shrouded in a unique terminology. Finally, there is a clear and direct way to engage his work. John Scott has written the first text that is both accurate and comprehensive. It is also a pleasant read. Students of sociological theory and professionals who have not studied Parsons intensively will enjoy and benefit from Professor Scott’s landmark achievement.'

Innehållsförteckning

Chapter 1. Talcott Parsons and American Sociology Chapter 2. Parsons, Economics, and Sociology Chapter 3. The Sociology is About to Begin! Chapter 4. Outlines of a Sociological Theory Chapter 5. A Theory of the Social System Chapter 6. Refining the Functional Basis Chapter 7. A Revised Theory of the Social System Chapter 8. Evolution, Modernity, and American SocietyChapter 9. Action, Society, and the Human Condition Chapter 10. Parsons: Looking ForwardAppendix 1: Conspectus of Parsons’s Principal Works Appendix 2: Sources and Further Reading