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Talcott Parsons : an introduction / Sandro Segre.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Segre, Sandro.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Parsons, Talcott, 1902-1979.
- Parsons, Talcott.
- Sociology--United States--History--20th century.
- Sociology.
- Parsons, Talcott, 1902-1979--Criticism and interpretation.
- Sociology--History--20th century.
- History.
- Criticism and interpretation.
- United States.
- Physical Description:
- vi, 140 pages ; 23 cm
- Place of Publication:
- Lanham, Md. : University Press of America, 2012.
- Summary:
- This introduction dwells on Parsons' conceptual apparatus and offers a compendium of his research. His works are subdivided into three distinct periods, each characterized by specific concepts and theoretical developments. Parsons utilized his conceptual and theoretical frameworks to conduct several studies, which are presented in detail. Segre also evaluates the numerous receptions of Parsons' writings. Attention is devoted to the controversies and divergent interpretations his works have inspired. -- adapted from back cover.
- Contents:
- The conceptual apparatus
- The first period (1928-1937)
- The second period (1938-1963)
- The third period (1964-1979)
- Research on specific themes
- The reception of Parsons' work.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN:
- 9780761855866
- 0761855866
- 9780761855873
- 0761855874
- 9780761855880
- 0761855882
- OCLC:
- 779408520
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