Talcott Parsons
Sociologist and author of The Structure of Social Action
Born
December 13th, 1902
122 years ago
Died
1979
46 years ago — 77 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
United States
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Contributed significantly to the field of sociology, particularly through the development of social action theory. Emphasized the importance of understanding social structures and their functions. Advocated for a systems perspective to analyze the relationship between society and individual behavior. Parsons' work influenced the study of modern sociology and shaped theoretical frameworks used in subsequent research.
Authored The Structure of Social Action
Developed the paradigm of social systems
Influenced American sociology in the 20th century
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