by Bryan S . Turner (Author), RobertJ.Holton (Contributor)
'In this remarkable collection of essays, Holton and Turner demonstrate that Parsonian sociology addresses the most central problems of our time - issues of sickness and health, power and inequality, the nature of capitalism and its possible alternatives. They develop a mature and original perspective on Parsons as the only classical theorist who avoided crippling nostalgia. Holton and Turner not only talk about Parsonian sociology in a profound and insightful way, they do it, and do it well. As sociology moves away from the rigid dichotomies of earlier debate, this book will help point the way.' - Jeffrey Alexander, Professor and Director of Graduate Studies in Sociology, UCLA
Format: Paperback
Pages: 286
Edition: 1
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 21 Jan 2016
ISBN 10: 1138983543
ISBN 13: 9781138983540