The Emerald guide to Talcott Parsons
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The Emerald guide to Talcott Parsons
(Emerald guides to social thought)
Emerald Publishing, 2020
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Description
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.
Table of Contents
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 Society
Chapter 9. Action, Society, and the Human Condition
Chapter 10. Parsons: Looking Forward
Appendix 1: Conspectus of Parsons's Principal Works
Appendix 2: Sources and Further Reading
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