An edition of The structure of social action
(1937)
The structure of social action
a study in social theory with special reference to a group of recent European writers.
[2d ed.]
by Talcott Parsons
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Table of Contents
Introductory
The theory of action
Some phases of the historical development of individualistic positivism in the theory of action
Alfred Marshall : wants and activities and the problem of the scope of economics
Vilfredo Pareto, I : the methodology and main analytical scheme
Vilfredo Pareto, II : extension and verification of the structural analysis
Vilfredo Pareto, III : empirical generalizations and conclusions
Émile Durkheim, I : early empirical work
Émile Durkheim, II : the methodology of sociologistic positivism
Émile Durkheim, III : the development of the theory of social control
Émile Durkheim, IV : the final phase : religion and epistemology
Summary of part II : the breakdown of the positivistic theory of action
The idealistic tradition
Max Weber, I : religion and modern capitalism, A. Protestantism and capitalism
Max Weber, II : religion and modern capitalism (continued), B. The comparative studies
Max Weber, III : methodology
Max Weber, IV : systematic theory
Empirically verified conclusions
Tentative methodological implications.
Edition Notes
Bibliography: p. 777-793.
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