This account of Talcott Parsons’s work clarifies his basic concepts and sets out their correlation. Dr Menzies believes that the philosophy of science working

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This volume provides a fascinating perspective on the social sciences through its examination of the leading proponents, their ideas and careers. It includes us

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Talcott Parsons (1904-79) is widely regarded as one of the most important sociologists of the twentieth century. These four volumes provide an essential guide t