essays in sociological theory

Essays in sociological theory

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Talcott Parsons was a sociologist of the classical tradition, best known for his social action theory and structural functionalism. Parsons is considered one of the most influential figures in sociology in the 20th century.

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• Publisher: Free Press (July 1, 1964)
• Length: 460 pages
• ISBN13: 9780029240304

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Essays in Sociological Theory . rev. ed. By Talcott Parsons. Glencoe, Illinois: The Free Press, 1954. 459 pp. $6.00

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Nicholas J. Demerath, Essays in Sociological Theory . rev. ed. By Talcott Parsons. Glencoe, Illinois: The Free Press, 1954. 459 pp. $6.00, Social Forces , Volume 33, Issue 2, December 1954, Page 193, https://doi.org/10.2307/2573554

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• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Legare Street Press (October 27, 2022)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 466 pages
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• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1016853873
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