The Routledge International Handbook of Talcott Parsons Studies

Helmut Staubmann editor A Javier Trevino editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:22nd Nov '21

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Talcott Parsons was the leading theorist in American sociology—and perhaps in world sociology—from the 1940s to the 1970s. He created the dominant school of thought that made "Parsonian" a standard description of a theoretical attempt to unify social science, as reflected in the fact that his contributions to the discipline cover a range of issues, including medicine, the family, religion, law, the economy, race relations, and politics—to name but a few. This volume brings together leading scholars working in the field of "Parsonian Studies" to explore the background of Parsons’s work, the content of his oeuvre, and his subsequent influence. Thematically organized, it covers Parsons’s contributions and impacts in areas including the philosophy and methodology of the social sciences; cultural sociology; personality, mental illness, and psychoanalysis; and economics and political and economic sociology. In addition, it considers his influence in different areas of the world and on particular students, and offers insights into the Parsonian tradition’s practical application to contemporary social issues. An authoritative, comprehensive, and in-depth critical assessment of the Parsonian legacy, The Routledge International Handbook of Talcott Parsons Studies will appeal to scholars across the social sciences and in sociology and social theory in particular, with interests in the history of sociology and the enduring relevance of Talcott Parsons.

‘En somme, cet excellent Routledge International Handbook of Talcott Parsons Studies s’avère être une inspiration pour les chercheurs en sociologie de l’action, en sociologie de l’enfance, en théories sociales. Il n’est indispensable d’être familier avec les travaux de Talcott Parsons pour pouvoir le suivre ou l’apprécier.’– Yves Laberge, Amerika: Mémoires, identités, territoires

'Overall, the excellent Routledge International Handbook of Talcott Parsons Studies promises to be an inspiration for researchers in the sociology of action, the sociology of childhood and in social theory. It is not essential to be familiar with the work of Talcott Parsons to be able to follow or appreciate the book.’– Yves Laberge, Amerika: Mémoires, identités, territoires

ISBN: 9780367336677

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 762g

356 pages