Toward a general theory of action : theoretical foundations for the social sciences /: theoretical foundations for the social sciences. (2017)
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- Book
- Title:
- Toward a general theory of action : theoretical foundations for the social sciences /: theoretical foundations for the social sciences. (2017)
- Main Title:
- Toward a general theory of action : theoretical foundations for the social sciences
- Further Information:
- Note: Talcott Parsons & Edward A. Shils ; with a new introduction by Neil J. Smelser.
- Authors:
- Parsons, Talcott, 1902-1979
Shils, Edward, 1910-1995 - Contents:
- Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Contents; INTRODUCTION TO THE TRANSACTION EDITION; PREFACE; PART 1 The General Theory of Action; 1. SOME FUNDAMENTAL CATEGORIES OF THE THEORY OF ACTION: A GENERAL STATEMENT; 1. Introduction; 2. The frame of reference of the theory of action; 3. Some fundamentals of behaviour psychology; 4. Interaction and the development of personality; 5. Cultural aspects of action systems; 6. The social system; 2 SOME OBSERVATIONSON THEORY IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES; PART 2 Values, Motives, and Systems of Action; INTRODUCTION 1 CATEGORIES OF TH E ORIENTATION AND ORGANIZATION OF ACTIO N2 PERSONALITY AS A SYSTEM OF ACTION; 3 SYSTEMS OF VALUE-ORIENTATION; 4 THE SOCIAL SYSTEM; 5 CONCLUSION; Figures 1-15; INDEX
- Publisher Details:
- Abingdon, Oxon New York : Routledge
- Publication Date:
- 2017
- Extent:
- 1 online resource
- Subjects:
- 301
Functionalism (Social sciences)
Social systems
SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / General
SOCIAL SCIENCE / Regional Studies
SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General
Electronic books
Electronic books - Languages:
- English
- ISBNs:
- 9781351301503
1351301500 - Related ISBNs:
- 9780765807182
9781138539754 - Notes:
- Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.
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