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.
Renowned sociologist Talcott Parsons's last major project, a masterly work that lives up to its billing as 'a general book on American society'.
Renowned sociologist Talcott Parsons's last major project, a masterly work that lives up to its billing as 'a general book on American society'.
This new edition introduces the social science audiences of a new century to one of the classic highlights of the mid-twentieth century
During the years between the publication of the first of his two major works, Talcott Parsons was primarily engaged in political activity through the Office of... Læs mere
This new edition introduces the social science audiences of a new century to one of the classic highlights of the mid-twentieth century
During the years between the publication of the first of his two major works, Talcott Parsons was primarily engaged in political activity through the Office of... Læs mere