The Theory of Social Structure |
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Author:
| Nadel, S. F. |
ISBN: | 978-0-415-86668-2 |
Publication Date: | Aug 2013 |
Publisher: | Routledge
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $62.95 |
Book Description:
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The main feature of this book is a discussion of 'role analysis' and its relevance to social structure. Arguing that the role system of a society is the matrix of its social structure, the author presents a detailed theoretical analysis of the problems inherent in this approach. Chapters cover: · The problems of role analysis. · Conformity and deviance · The coherence of role systems · Degrees of abstraction · Structure, time and reality...
More DescriptionThe main feature of this book is a discussion of 'role analysis' and its relevance to social structure. Arguing that the role system of a society is the matrix of its social structure, the author presents a detailed theoretical analysis of the problems inherent in this approach.
Chapters cover:
· The problems of role analysis.
· Conformity and deviance
· The coherence of role systems
· Degrees of abstraction
· Structure, time and reality
Originally published in 1957.