Copyright 1957, this is a third printing, 1965. With a memoir by Meyer Fortes. Good hardcover with DJ, from a personal collection. Previous owner's name in ink on front flyleaf, text has a lot of pencil markings. Binding is tight, sturdy, and square. DJ has edgewear, light sunning, now protected in Mylar wraps. Ships same or next business day from Dinkytown in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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Bibliographic Details

Title

The Theory of Social Structure

Publisher

Melbourne University Press

Publication Date

1957

Language

English

ISBN 10

0710018819

ISBN 13

9780710018816

Binding

Hardcover

Condition

Good

Dust Jacket Condition

Good Dust Jacket

Weight

8 ounces

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Anthropology

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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 reality
Originally published in 1957.

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"'This book is destined to be one of the great theoretical treatises of twentieth century social anthropology.' - Meyer Fortes"

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