The Theory of Social Structure

By S.F. Nadel

The main feature of this book is a discussion of 'role analysis' and its relevance to social structure. Arguing that the role system of a society is the matrix of its social structure, the author presents a detailed theoretical analysis of the problems inherent in this approach. Chapters cover: - The problems of role analysis. - Conformity and deviance - The coherence of role systems - Degrees of abstraction - Structure, time and reality Originally published in 1957.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415330661
• ISBN13: 9780415330664
• Release Date: February 2004
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 178 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.5" x 8.5"