Economy and Society: A Study in the Integration of Economic and Social Theory

Politics & Social Sciences

PARSONS, Talcott

Smelser, Neil J.

Anthropology

Free Press

Action Theory and the Human Condition

Social Sciences

Free Pr

Talcott Parsons needs little introduction to anyone acquainted with the literature of sociology. Few men have dominated their fields so much as Dr. Parsons does his. In this collection of nineteen essays, Dr. Parsons focuses his attention on subjects ranging from the social structure of Japan to propaganda and social control, from sociological aspects of Fascist movements to the place of psychoanalysis in society. Also dealt with are such topics as: The role of ideas in social action, the motivation of economic activities, American social structure, social classes and class conflict, and the prospects for contemporary sociological theory. The whole body of essays presented here belongs in the broad field of "application" of sociological theory. It stands in the line of scientific development of the most advanced techniques for sociological investigation and evaluation of data.

Essays in Sociological Theory

Analysis of the processes of child personality development and the relationship between small group and family organization provides insight into the position of the American family in the general social structure

Family Socialization and Interaction Process

In the history of sociological theory, Talcott Parsons holds a very special place. His The Structure of Social Action (1937), was a pioneer work that has influenced many social scientists. The present work, The Social System, presents a major scientific and intellectual advance towards the theory of action first outlined in his earlier work.

The Social System

The Free Press/Macmillan

Illustrating the eminence and broad range of Talcott Parsons work, each of the papers in this new collection represent a major step in his development of a coherent theoretical orientation in sociology. This new collection demonstrates the impact of economics political science anthropology psychology and history on the authors development of a coherent theoretical orientation in sociology.   Indicative of the rapid change and development taking place in the social science disciplines, Sociology Theory and Modern Society is an important step towards the crystallization of theoretical thought into solidly based and relatively formalized theoretical structures.

Sociological Theory and Modern Society.

From Simon & Schuster, Talcott Parsons' The Structure of Social Action is a study in social theory with special reference to a group of recent European writers from the 20th century.\nVolume 1 of The Structure of Social Action is a must-read for those looking to understand Parsons' thinking of sociology and economics.

The Structure of Social Action, Vol. 1: Marshall, Pareto, Durkheim

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Psychology & Counseling

A study in social theory with special reference to a group of recent European writers.

Structure of Social Action 2nd Ed. Vol. 2: 002

Big and thick -- just the way she might like it.

The Structure of Social Action [Second Edition]

The Free Press

Structure and Process in Modern Societies

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