Talcott Parsons Today

The contributors to Talcott Parsons Today include most of the finest Parsons scholars and some of the best sociological theorists in the world. Written well into the second decade of 'the Parsons revival,' the essays—some historical, some systematic, some critical—reflect a new level of maturity in contemporary thinking about Parsons and his continuing legacy. -- Jeffrey Alexander, Yale University
The examplary contribution of this volume to renewed understanding of a neglected scholar merits its inclusion in the core library of anyone interested in the state of sociological theory. Essential for all collections. * CHOICE *
...the really good essays are uniquely good, and I recommend them to all sociologists who have an interest in theory. -- Harold J. Bershady * American Journal of Sociology *
The ten essays that comprise this unique volume not only testify to the emerging Parsonian renaissance, but also, just as importantly, constitute a significant stimulant for sociological theorizing in the new decade. Particularly relevant are those essays that bring out the richness of the later and lesser studied writings of Parsons. -- Edward A. Tiryakian, Duke University