Talcott Parsons on Economy and Society (RLE Social Theory)'In this remarkable collection of essays, Holton and Turner demonstrate that Parsonian sociology addresses the most central problems of our time – issues of sickness and health, power and inequality, the nature of capitalism and its possible alternatives. They develop a mature and original perspective on Parsons as the only classical theorist who avoided crippling nostalgia. Holton and Turner not only talk about Parsonian sociology in a profound and insightful way, they do it, and do it well. As sociology moves away from the rigid dichotomies of earlier debate, this book will help point the way.' – Jeffrey Alexander, Professor and Director of Graduate Studies in Sociology, UCLA |
Contents
Talcott Parsons and the theory of economy and society | |
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Parsons Schutz and the problem of Verstehen | |
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Talcott Parsons on Economy and Society (RLE Social Theory) Bryan S. Turner,Robert J. Holton Limited preview - 2014 |
Talcott Parsons on Economy and Society Robert John Holton,Bryan Stanley Turner No preview available - 2015 |
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