Theoretical Principles of Sociology - 3: Mesodynamics

The meso-level realm of social reality is structured by corporate and categoric units, along with their respective cultures. Unlike the macro and micro realms of social reality, the meso-level does not reveal its own unique forces. Rather, the dynamics of meso-structures and cultures are driven by macro- and micro-level forces pushing on individual and collective actors as they build corporate units and develop parameters defining membership in particular social categories.

Sommario

Acknowledgements.- Preface.- Chapter 1. The Meso-level Realm of Social Reality.- Chapter 2. Macrodynamic Environments of the Meso Realm.- Chapter 3. Micro Environments of the Meso Realm.- Chapter 4. The Dynamics of Categoric Units.- Chapter 5. The Dynamics of Groups.- Chapter 6. The Dynamics of Organizations.- Chapter 7. The Dynamics of Communities.- Chapter 8. Meso-Level Social Change.- Chapter 9. Principles of Mesodynamics.- References.

Info autore

Jonathan Turner is a general theorist who seeks to integrate existing theories into more robust and formal theories. He is the author of twenty-eight books and over 140 articles and chapters as well as editor of four other books. He also has been editor of Sociological Perspectives and is currently editor of Sociological Theory.

Riassunto

The meso-level realm of social reality is structured by corporate and categoric units, along with their respective cultures. Unlike the macro and micro realms of social reality, the meso-level does not reveal its own unique forces. Rather, the dynamics of meso-structures and cultures are driven by macro- and micro-level forces pushing on individual and collective actors as they build corporate units and develop parameters defining membership in particular social categories.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Jonathan Turner, Jonathan H Turner, Jonathan H. Turner
• Editore: Springer, Berlin
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 01.06.2012
• EAN: 9781441962201
• ISBN: 978-1-4419-6220-1
• Pagine: 434
• Dimensioni: 168 mm x 29 mm x 243 mm
• Peso: 804 g
• Illustrazioni: XIV, 434 p.
• Collane: Theoretical Principles of Sociology; Theoretical Principles of Sociology
• Serie: Springer
• Categorie: Scienze sociali, diritto, economia > Sociologia; B, Sociology, biotechnology, Social Sciences, Sociology, general, resource mobilization, interpersonal demography, sociocultural formations, Social movement organizations, Micro reality, Levels of social reality, inter-societal systems, Macro- and micro-level sociocultural environments, Norms and values, Status Dynamics and beliefs