Social Structure

By John Scott and José López

Book Overview

Despite the importance of the concept of social structure, sociologists have not agreed on how to define it and discussions have been plagued by confusion. In this concise and enlightening text, Jos L pez and John Scott argue that analysing the conceptual frameworks in which different concepts of social structure are embedded can help to clarify their meanings and reshape debates. They show that competing conceptions of social structure can be seen as capturing significant and different aspects of the reality of social organization.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0335204953
• ISBN13: 9780335204953
• Release Date: January 2001
• Publisher: Open University Press
• Length: 146 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Actually very easy and clear

What has thinkers through time had to say about "social structure"? If you need the answer to this question, this book provides an excellent, clear review of the main ideas. I needed that review so the book was very useful to me. Even if you don't desperately need the answer to the question, the book is still an insightful reading.