The Theory of Social Structure(English, Electronic book text, Nadel S.F.)
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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 realityOriginally published in 1957.