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. The second edition of The Structure of Social Action brings the original text back into print and remains unchanged from the first edition.
From Simon & Schuster, Talcott Parsons' The Structure of Social Action is a study in social theory with special reference to a group of recent Europea...
Written in 1939, this volume represents the first systematic revision of Parson's theory of action following the publication of The Structure of Social Action. It presents the distinctions among cognitive, affective, and moral dimensions of action systems that later were incorporated in The Social System. It also presents Parson's first formulations in functional theory.
Written in 1939, this volume represents the first systematic revision of Parson's theory of action following the publication of The Structure ...
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.
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 ...
