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

Author: Bryan S. Turner,Robert J. Holton
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 08/04/2014
Pages: 286
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.20lbs
Size: 9.20h x 6.20w x 0.80d
ISBN: 9781138786981