Talcott Parsons on Economy and Society

'In this remarkable collection of essays, Holton and Turner demonstrate that Parsonian sociology addresses the most central problems of our time - issues of sickness and health, power and inequality, the nature of capitalism and its possible alternatives. They develop a mature and original perspective on Parsons as the only classical theorist who avoided crippling nostalgia. Holton and Turner not only talk about Parsonian sociology in a profound and insightful way, they do it, and do it well. As sociology moves away from the rigid dichotomies of earlier debate, this book will help point the way.' - Jeffrey Alexander, Professor and Director of Graduate Studies in Sociology, UCLA

List of contents

1. Talcott Parsons and the Theory of Economy and Society 2. Sickness and Social Structure: Parsons' Contribution to Medical Sociology 3. Parsons, Schutz and the Problem of Verstehen 4. Parsons and his Critics: On the Ubiquity of Functionalism 5. Against Nostalgia: Talcott Parsons and a Sociology for the Modern World

About the author

Robert J. Holton, Bryan S. Turner

Product details

• Authors: Robert J Holton, Holton Robert J., Bryan S Turner, Bryan S. Turner, Bryan S. (Australian Catholic University Turner, Bryan S. Holton Turner
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 08.08.2014
• EAN: 9781138786981
• ISBN: 978-1-138-78698-1
• No. of pages: 286
• Series: Routledge Library Editions: Social Theory
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; Social Theory, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / Social Theory