REGNRSG 105 Lecture Notes - Social Order, The Symbolic, Social Actions
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Talcott parsons (1902-1979) relates to essay questions 1 and 2. 1930s-1970s: structural functionalism (st) was the dominant theoretical approach in us sociology very influential approach, shaped the way we see the world. St is interested in the overall functioning of the system. Studied biology and philosophy of social sciences in college. Attended the london school of economics (lse) where he was introduced to sociology and to the work of malinowski came to europe. Exposed to the work of max weber in germany. Taught at harvard university, president of the american sociological association (asa) Known for bringing european thinkers to american sociology. One of the most influential yet also most controversial social theorists of the twentieth century. Metropolis represents society at the time futuristic very specific context for his writing. Rural areas to cities how is this functioning without creating conflict. Context of his writing was conditioned by the development of engineering. Different movements in architecture and the arts.
