The Legacy of Talcott Parsons
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The Legacy of Talcott Parsons

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Who is Talcott Parsons?

Talcott Parsons was an American sociologist known for his social action theory and structural functionalism.

What is Talcott Parsons best known for?

Talcott Parsons is best known for his social action theory and structural functionalism.

Where did Talcott Parsons earn his PhD?

Talcott Parsons earned his PhD in economics.

Where did Talcott Parsons serve as a faculty member?

<p>Talcott Parsons served as a faculty member at Harvard University.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which sociologists influenced Talcott Parsons?

<p>Talcott Parsons was influenced by Max Weber, Émile Durkheim, and Vilfredo Pareto.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a pattern variable according to Parsons?

<p>A framework through which Parsons tries to understand how the actor negotiates with the action situation and manifest a particular kind of behaviour.</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which book did Parsons speak about pattern variables?

<p>'The Structure of Social Action'.</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Parsons, what binds an individual to do something other than what they want to do?

<p>Culture and norms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who influenced Parsons in his study of modernity?

<p>Ferdinand Tonnies, Durkheim, and Weber.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Parsons seek to identify in a given situation?

<p>The choices between alternatives that an actor confronts and the relative premises assigned to such choices.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a pattern variable according to Parsons?

<p>To understand how the actor negotiates with the action situation and manifests a particular kind of behavior.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who influenced Parsons in his study of modernity?

<p>Ferdinand Tonnies, Durkheim, and Weber.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Parsons seek to identify in a given situation?

<p>The choices between alternatives that an actor confronts and the relative premises assigned to such choices.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Parsons' book called where he speaks about pattern variables?

<p>The Structure of Social Action.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Parsons believe modernity is?

<p>He believes modernity is not.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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