Theory of Fields

by Neil Fligstein and Doug McAdam

Book Overview

Finding ways to understand the nature of social change and social order-from political movements to market meltdowns-is one of the enduring problems of social science. A Theory of Fields draws together far-ranging insights from social movement theory, organizational theory, and economic and political sociology to construct a general theory of social organization and strategic action.

In a work of remarkable synthesis, imagination, and analysis,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0190241454
• ISBN13: 9780190241452
• Release Date: April 2015
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.1"