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The structure of social action:

a study in social theory with special reference to a group of recent European writers
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Introduces the reader to important epistemological problems of sociology with a very careful and detailed analysis which is however marred by his writing style. In particular, the section on Pareto ... Read full review

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Contents

The Theory of Action
43
Some Phases of the Historical Development
87
THE EMERGENCE OF A VOLUNTARISTIC THEORY
129
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abstract action systems actor analysis analytical analytical abstraction anomie aspect basis Chap common conceptual scheme conscience collective considerations context critical definition discussion distinction Division of Labor Durkheim economic theory elements of action empirical empiricism empiricist epistemology essentially ethical explicitly factors formulation Hence heredity human Ibid implications important individual interest interpretation intrinsic means-end involved logical action logico-experimental manifestation Marshall Marshall's matter means means-end relationship ment methodological moral nature nonlogical action nonscientific normative elements observer organic solidarity Pareto phenomena point of view position positive science positivism positivistic possible present principle problem proposition question radical rational reality reason reference relation religion religious ideas residues ritual role sense sentiments significant situation Social Darwinism social facts society sociology structure suicide symbolic systems of action tendency theoretical system theory of action things thought tion ultimate ends utilitarian utility value attitudes value elements VILFREDO PARETO voluntaristic

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TitleThe structure of social action: a study in social theory with special reference to a group of recent European writers
Volume 1 of The Structure of Social Action: A Study in Theory and Special Reference to a Group of Recent European Writers [with a New Introd.], Talcott Parsons
Volumes 92424-92425 of Free Press paperback
Volume 1 of The Structure of Social Action, Talcott Parsons
AuthorTalcott Parsons
Edition2
PublisherFree Press, 1968
Original fromthe University of California
DigitizedApr 22, 2011
Length775 pages
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