Abstract
In the history of sociological theory, Talcott Parsons holds a very special place. His The Structure of Social Action (1937), was a pioneer work that has influenced many social scientists. The present work, The Social System, presents a major scientific and intellectual advance towards the theory of action first outlined in his earlier work.
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Action theory (sociology)Action (physics)SociologyEpistemologySocial systemWork (physics)Sociological theorySocial theorySocial scienceEngineeringPhilosophy
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Talcott Parsons
(1951).
The Social System.
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