Written in 1939, the manuscript represents the first systematic revision of Parsons' theory of action following the publication of The Structure of Social Actio

This book is an introductory guide to the work of Talcott Parsons, designed specifically for students and those new to his work. It offers a comprehensive guide

This book offers a comprehensive overview of the major theoretical perspectives in contemporary sociology, covering schools of thought or intellectual movements

Combines the major writings of sociology's core contemporary theorists with a historical and theoretical framework for understanding these works. This text enab

Esteemed twentieth-century sociologist Talcott Parsons sought to develop a comprehensive and coherent scheme for sociology that could be applied to every societ